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2018-04-20 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 PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, April 24 Planning Commission- Work Session-Comp Plan - 5:00 pm Planning Commission—7:00 pm Tuesday, May 1 City Council —7:00 pm Wednesday, May 9 Parks and Rec Comm—6:30 pm * Date change due to ISD 197 Special Election Apr 20, 2018 Dodd Road (Hwy 149) Construction Open House MnDOT will host an informal open house on Wednesday, April 25 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Cherokee Park United Church, 371 Baker Street, West in St. Paul. Dodd Road (Hwy 149) construction begins late this spring and will continue through the end of the year. You are invited to learn about the upcoming construction planned for Hwy 149 between St. Paul and Mendota Heights. Construction work includes: Resurfacing Smith Ave. and Dodd Rd. between West 7th St. and I-494 Resurfacing Annapolis St. (Hwy 13) between Smith Avenue and Cherokee Heights Blvd Improving drainage, sidewalks and pedestrian accessibility Replacing traffic signals at five Dodd Road (Hwy 149) intersections Constructing an additional left-turn lane from westbound I-494 to southbound Dodd Road The project will extend the lifespan of Hwy 149, provide a smoother road surface, and improve pedestrian accommodations. Open house attendees will have the op- portunity to learn about ongoing Smith Ave. High Bridge construction and preliminary plans for Hwy 149 landscaping that will occur in 2019. Representatives from MnDOT will be present to answer questions. For more information, visit www.mndot.gov/metro/ projects/hwy149highbridge . Free Shredding Event Saturday, April 21 9:00 am to 12:00 noon for residents of Mendota Heights West St. Paul Sports Complex 1650 Oakdale Ave PLEASE REMOVE: 3-ring binders, spiral binders and binder clips. Documents in paper bags preferred. No business material accepted. ______________________________________________________ Shoe and Clothing Recycling Drop Off Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 29 Mendota Heights City Hall (metal outdoor drop box) Recycle your shoes and clothing in any condition. Shoes and clothing in good con- dition will be sold in thrift stores. Items that are in poor condition will be repur- posed. Get a jump on your spring cleaning! *Save the Date Saturday, May 5 Spring Clean Up Day 8:00 am to 12 noon Visit us on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com @Mendota_heights Register for the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Special Olympics presented by Law Enforcement and Gateway Bank Saturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00 am, The Village at Mendota Heights Awards ceremony and prize drawing to follow. Register at Mendota-heights.com. You can also register at City Hall. Student Representative Opening—Parks and Recreation Commission The Parks and Recreation Commission is accepting applications for a student representative to serve in an advisory capacity. A student representative must be a Mendota Heights resident attending a high school located in the city. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to Cheryl Ja- cobson no later than April 30, 2018, at 4:00 pm. Apr 20, 2018 Mendota Heights Recreation Fee Assistance Policy The Recreation Fee Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Mendota Heights resi- dents for participation in recreation programs. Recipients must be under the age of 18 and be on the Free and Reduced Lunch program in District 197, or have a parent on active duty in the military. Funding of $150 per child will be awarded per calendar year. Recipients will receive a 50% reduction in cost for each Mendota Heights recreation program they register for. Eligible programs include ice skating, gym- nastics, summer playground, tennis camp and golf camp. To apply, complete the Recreation Fee Assistance Program application. For more information, contact Meredith Lawrence, Recreation Program Coordinator, at 651-255-1354. Par 3 Golf Course Seasonal Positions Available The Mendota Heights Par 3 is seeking fun and energetic individuals for the following positions: Golf Instructor—Responsible for instructing youth at various levels. Must be at least 18 years of age. Golf Assistants—Responsible for providing assistance to the golf instructor and supervising participants. Club House Worker—Responsible for clubhouse operations, opening and closing the clubhouse, receiving fees, answering phones, taking reservations. For more information, visit Mendota-heights.com, and go to the employment section. Tuesday Morning Senior Golf League Join a golf league at the Par 3 for an opportunity to meet new friends, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors. All levels of experience are wel- come. Sign up on your own or with a foursome for League Play. Register online at Mendota-heights.com or in person at City Hall. 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department APRIL 20, 2018 CHIEF Kelly McCarthy CAPTAIN Wayne Wegener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Chad Willson Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Philip McCarty Weston Raberge Peter Renteria Cara Hogan Tony Patton Ryan Yauch Tommy Albindia INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Eric Hagelee SUPPORT STAFF Kim Richter 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 Mendota Heights Police Department welcomes Wayne Wegener, Jr., previously a Captain with the Lino Lakes Police Department. His fourteen years in law enforcement includes experience as a school resource officer, Investigator, DEA Task Force Officer and Patrol Sergeant. Wayne, his wife and his three children, ages 8, 6 and 18 months, live in the northern suburbs. While commuting is not one of his favorite activities, he does enjoy spending time with his family outdoors boating, fishing, and snowmobiling. He looks forward to getting to know and work with staff and residents alike in our pursuit of excellent public safety and community service. 2 BURGLARY — 7XX Hwy 110 04/14/18, 0858 HOURS Employee from a business in the 700 block of Hwy 110 arrived to work and discovered the business had been burglarized. The employee walked through the business, discovered the cash bag had been found and emptied. Owner of the business was notified and arrived. The loss was $210. Photographs were taken. Case Status: Inactive BURGLARY — 7XX Hwy 110 04/14/18, 1015 HOURS Business owner in the 700 block of Hwy 110 arrived at work and discovered his business had been burglarized. The office was gone through, the electrical box panel was left open, but nothing was missing. This business is adjacent to 18000254. Case Status: Inactive PD ACCIDENT — Delaware Ave 04/14/18, 1225 HOURS Two car accident in the intersection of Dodd Rd and Delaware Ave. Driver of the Chevrolet Traverse was S/B on Dodd Rd. Driver of the Toyota Highlander was S/B on Delaware Ave. Driver of the Traverse stated that the driver of the Highlander did not stop at the stop sign. Driver of the Traverse steered left to avoid collision, Highlander struck the passenger, rear tire of the Traverse. Traffic on Dodd Rd has the right of way. State accident report completed. FRAUD — 2XXX Whitfield Drive 04/14/18, 1340 HOURS I was dispatched to make phone contact with a party who was a victim of fraud by computer. The victim's computer had fallen to hackers who took control of her computer and demanded money to remove viruses. Victim provided with identity theft resources, a case number and instructed to cancel all case numbers. PD ACCIDENT — 1XXX Delaware Ave 04/16/18, 1507 HOURS Officer responded to a two vehicle accident at the 1800 block of Delaware Ave. Vehicle backed into second vehicle in the parking lot. No injuries. Photos taken of damage. FOUND PROPERTY — 7XX Cheyenne Lane 04/16/18, 1532 HOURS Officer's were dispatched to the police department lobby on a report of found property. A resident had located a vehicle license plate on the ground and turned it into the police department. Officer's took custody of the license plate and attempted to contact the owner. FRAUD — 7XX Hwy 110 04/16/18, 1601 HOURS Officer took a fraud report from a business at 700 block of Highway 110. The business owner had money withdrawn from his accounts. THEFT — 1XXX Kingsley Circle 04/16/18, 1721 HOURS Officer took a theft report that had occurred from 1100 block of Kingsley Cir. Eagan PD had found mail belonging to the caller. TOBACCO OFFENSE— 1XXX Delaware Ave 04/16/18, 1154 HOURS Responded to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on a report of a juvenile in possession of tobacco. A citation was issued. 3 OFP VIOLATOIN— 8XX Stryker Ave 04/17/18, 1738 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the department lobby on a report of a order for protection violation. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she was contacted by her ex-boyfriend recently and wanted to report it. FRAUD — 1XXX Victoria Curve 04/18/18, 1006 HOURS Responded to the police lobby concerning a fraud report. Reporting party had funds removed from his financial institute after his computer/account was hacked. Unknown suspects at this time. PD ACCIDENT — Hwy 110 04/18/18, 1630 HOURS Responded to a minor two vehicle property damage accident at Delaware/Hwy 110. Report made. No tows. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 7XX Mohican Lane 04/19/18, 1845 HOURS Dispatched to suspicious activity at the 700 block of Mohican Ln. The reporting party stated that a neighbor offered her child drugs. Gathered information. Report written. MISSING PERSON — 1XXX Sibley Memorial Hwy 04/19/18, 1858 HOURS Officer took the report of a missing elderly citizen on the 1100 block of Highway 13. The party left home to go a short distance away and had not been seen since. His credit card records showed it had been used in northern Minnesota. An attempt to locate was sent out. Case under investigation. THEFT — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 04/19/18, 1946 HOURS Dispatched to a Theft at the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The reporting party stated that a male came in and walked out with a bottle. The reporting party said that he was able to get the bottle back from the male. Gathered information. Report written. 4 04/13 – 04/19 2018 YTD Calls for Service 162 3086 Citations 29 477 Warnings 30 452 Police Reports 19 305 Response Time Average 8.44 7.21 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! FREE SHREDDING EVENT THIS SATURDAY April 21st! For residents of Mendota Hts. 9 AM-12 Noon West St.Paul Sports Complex: 1650 Oakdale Ave GET RID OF YOUR CONFIDENTIAL INFO SAFELY!!!