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2018-07-20 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, July 24 Planning Commission —7:00 pm Tuesday, August 7 Night to Unite City Council —8:00 pm Tuesday, August 14 State Primary Wednesday, August 15 Parks-Rec Commission —6:30 pm Airport Relations Comm–7:00 pm Tuesday, August 21 City Council —7:00 pm July 20, 2018 Filing for City Offices The filing period for Mayor and two City Councilmember positions begins Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Candidates need to file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the city clerk at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Office hours for City Hall are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday; howev- er, office hours will be extended until 5:00 pm on August 14, 2018, to accept filings. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com @Mendota_heights Dedication Ceremony Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 12:00 NOON Monday, July 30, 2018 Market Square Park Join the family of slain Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, and the Mendota Heights Police Officers Benevolence Association, for the dedication of a permanent memorial to Officer Scott Patrick. The day will mark the fourth anniversary of his sacrifice made while in the line of duty. The location of the memorial is near the intersection of Market and Main Streets. Underground parking is available in the adjacent buildings of The Village at Mendota Heights, or on the vacant lots north of Maple Street and east of Dodd Road. Junior Golf Program For ages 6-11. Learn techniques and strategies from golf coaches, while gaining experi- ence on the course. Camps run Monday-Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. * July 23—26; July 30—Aug 2; Aug 6-9 Fee: $75 per child ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Puppet Wagon Join the Puppet Wagon at Market Square Park. Preschoolers (older kids too) and their parents will enjoy fun lessons and crafts. Each week will fea- ture a new theme, puppet mail, and dancing. This is a free event. * Mondays, 11:45am, Market Square Park, through August 13th -No show on July 30th. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Summer Playhouse The Summer Playhouse Crew would like you to join them as they move through their many adventures this summer. You surely won’t want to miss the amazing plac- es we will go to. Not to mention singing, dancing, science experiments, and a new segment called “Where in the World???” where we will discover fantastic facts about different countries and cultures from all over the world. * Tuesdays, July 24, 31; 11:00 am at Mendakota Park ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Register for the Cliff Timm Memorial Fishing Derby Bring your fishing pole and come on down to Roger’s Lake fishing pier to catch “the big one!” Prizes and goodie bags will be provided for all participants. Parents and grandpar- ents are welcome to assist or watch. We will be providing hotdogs, beverages and a cold treat. One lucky boy or girl will win a Minnesota Lifetime Fishing License. Open to chil- dren 14 and under. July 26; 5:00 - 7:00 pm Fee: $10 per participant _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Par 3 Clubhouse Worker Needed The Par 3 Golf Course is seeking individuals for the position of Par 3 Clubhouse Worker. The position is re- sponsible for clubhouse operations including collecting fees, answering phones, taking reservations, selling conces- sions, and renting equipment. They are also responsible for opening and closing the clubhouse and for performing daily light maintenance of the clubhouse and grounds. For additional information, go to mendota-heights.com. Fallen Officers Annual Memorial Ride Sunday, July 22, 2018 ____________________________________ Registration: 9:00 am to 11:00 am Ride starts at 11:15 am Drkula’s 32 Bowl 6710 Cahill Avenue Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Rider: $25 Passenger: $15 All proceeds to benefit MN Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors For additional information, go to www.minnesotacharityriders.org 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department JULY 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 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 Night to Unite occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August and promotes police-community partnership, neighborhood camaraderie, and enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. This year that day falls on Tuesday August 7th! For residents of Mendota Heights, this is an opportunity to put together a neighborhood celebration, turn on the front porch lights, gather with neighbors and friends, get to know one another, catch up on things, play some games with the kids, enjoy a few hot-off-the-grill favorites and build a sense of community. Neighborhood representatives are asked to register their Night to Unite event, so members from the Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments, as well as City officials, can stop by 2 3 4 5 MISSING PERSON — 2X Somerset Rd 07/13/18, 1038 HOURS Officer was dispatched to location on a missing elderly male. Wife stated that her husband was charging the car battery when next thing she knew he was gone in the vehicle and has not driven in over a year and suffers from dementia. A couple hours later, she received a phone call from a gas station in Minneapolis saying her husband was there and looked confused so they were able to get her number from him to call. She responded to location to get him. THEFT — 1XXX Mayfield Heights Rd 07/13/18, 1446 HOURS Officer took a report of mail theft. The mail of the reporting party was found on the ground near a neighbors house. An envelope that contained a check was stolen. Check was canceled and accounts are being monitored for fraudulent activity. No suspects. THEFT — 9XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 07/13/18, 1557 HOURS Reporting party wanted to report harassing phone calls. RP remedied the harassing phones. Information report only. TRAFFIC STOP — 1XXX Hwy 13 07/13/18, 1847 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired plates. Upon investigation, the vehicle showed current registration but state records showed expired. The driver was not the owner of the vehicle just borrowed it. Officer spoke to owner who could not explain why they are showing as expired. Ultimately it was found to be an error within the state vehicle registration system. MINOR CONSUMPTION — 1XXX Hwy 13 07/13/18, 2350 HOURS Officer made contact with a suspicious vehicle parked on private property. Driver told the officer they were lost and looking for directions. Officer could smell marijuana and alcohol coming from the vehicle. One passenger under 21 admitted to drinking and having a small amount of marijuana. Another passenger was also found to have been drinking. Both passengers were cited for Minor Consumption, Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DWI — 35/Wagon Wheel 07/14/18, 0335 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for swerving. Upon speaking to the driver, the officer could see signs of impairment. Officer conducted a roadside field sobriety test and determined the driver BAC was over the legal limit. The driver was placed under arrest for DWI and booked into Dakota County Jail. CURFEW VIOLATION — 1XXX Wagon Wheel Tr 07/14/18, 0341 HOURS Officers were dispatched to location for a report of juveniles being loud and skateboarding. The juveniles were issued citations for being out past curfew and were released into the care of adults. WARRANT ARREST/5TH DEG DRUGS — 7XX Wentworth Ave 07/14/18, 0527 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle in the park outside of posted hours. Three occupants identified, one had two felony warrants. Occupants could not provide proof of ownership and the vehicle was towed. An inventory search revealed a glass pipe with suspected methamphetamine and a small baggie of the same. Male transported to Ramsey County Jail for the warrants and formal charges are pending for the suspected methamphetamine. 6 FOUND DOG—-1101 VICTORIA CUR 7/14/18, 1650 HOURS Officer got a call regarding a found dog on Dodd road. The reporting party brought it to the Police Depart- ment for safe keeping. No tags or identifiers. Four Paws dog boarding picked the dog up. PROPERTY DAMAGE—2171 DODD RD 07/14/18, 1445 HOURS Victim had vehicle legally parked in the 700 block of Mendakota Drive when a golf ball from an errant golf shot struck the driver's rear window, causing the window to smash. No note or info was left by the golfer for the vehicle owner. Inactive. ACCIDENT—ANNAPOLIS/CHEROKEE 07/15/18, 1453 HOURS Officer responded to an accident on Annapolis and Cherokee Heights. One vehicle failed to yield to the oth- er as it had the right of way. Driver of first vehicle received a citation. No injuries. State Crash Report made. CIVIL ASSIST—1110 CENTRE POINT CURV 07/16/18, 0850 HOURS Responded to the 1100 block of Center Point Curve on a report of a disturbance. Officers assisted the per- son in retrieving some personal property peacefully. No charges filed. AOA—695 3RD AVE 07/16/18, 0850 HOURS An Officer took a report of credit card fraud from a resident on the 600 block of 3rd avenue. The fraud had occurred in other cities. The Officer was able to determine that the suspect was still on scene at the loca- tion were they had made fraudulent charges. The Officer contacted Maplewood Police Department and the party was taken into custody by their agency. CHECK WELFARE—2370 KRESSIN AV 07/17/18, 0922 HOURS Responded to the 2300 block of Kressin Ave concerning a check the welfare. A report was sent to the MHPD from the Dept of Human Services concerning alleged theft from a vulnerable adult. After further in- vestigation the case was closed/inactive. FRAUD—1013 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 07/17/18, 2127 HOURS An individual called to report some suspected fraud activity. He had been called by persons claiming to work for the IRS. They told him he would be arrested if he didn't buy more than $7,500 worth of iTunes gift cards and give them the codes. He complied then called us. I told him it was a scam. He will be attempting to terminate the transactions. No suspect information; inactive. MISSING PERSON—1305 KENDON LN 07/18/18, 0950 HOURS Officer took a runaway report from a parent. Person last seen the previous night and did not come home. Area and known locations checked. Person entered as a runaway. ACCIDENT—SIBLEY MEMORIAL/LEXINGTON AV 07/18/18, 1630 HOURS Officer responded to an accident on Highway 13 and Lexington Ave. Two vehicles involved. Minor damage and one driver reported neck pain, refused medics. One driver given a citation for driving without a driv- ers license. State Crash report created. ...CONTINUED 7 2ND DEG DWI—1405 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 07/18/18, 2259 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle driving in a lot of a closed business. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the lot prior to Officer initiating a stop. Officer approached the driver and detected a strong odor of an alcohol- ic beverage and the driver had slurred speech. The driver was arrested for DWI. The driver was transported to the Dakota County Jail. Forward to MH City Attorney for formal charging. FOUND PROPERTY—1101 VICTORIA CURV 07/19/18, 1230 HOURS Resident of Mendota Heights turned in a phone she saw fall from the top of a passing vehicle. Phone fell off the vehicle in the area of Upper Colonial and Wachtler Ave. Owner of phone was located. Closed. THEFT—1408 NORTHLAND DR 07/19/18, 1450 HOURS Employee of a business in the 1400 block of Northland Dr. reported a tailgate stolen from a 2018 Ford F150 while the vehicle was parked at the loading dock. Estimated value is over $1000. No suspects or witnesses. FALSE INFO TO POLICE—650 MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 7/19/18, 2230 HOURS Officer stopped out with a suspicious person on the 600 block of Mendota Heights Road. The juvenile gave a name and date of birth that the Officer was unable to confirm. The Officer allowed the juvenile to go home. After an investigation, the Officer determined that juvenile gave a false name and date of birth. The Officer responded to the juveniles address and meet with the juvenile and the parent. The juvenile was issued a citation for false information to police. 8 07/13 – 07/19 2018 YTD Calls for Service 259 6,521 Citations 45 1,118 Warnings 57 1,176 Police Reports 30 599 Response Time Average 5.88 6.95 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. SERVICE TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE 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! an app to keep you safe. Vitals is a new app that helps protect people with visible and invisible conditions and disabilities by voluntarily communicating critical information in real time to law enforcement and first responders.  Increases safety  Improves communication  Promotes independence Who’s it for?  Anyone who has a visible or invisible condition or disability.  It’s for every age: kids, teens, adults and seniors. Sign up for FREE Text “VITALS” to 797979 or visit www.thevitalsapp.com