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2018-08-24 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 Aug 24, 2018 Candidate Forums to be Presented Live on Town Square Television’s Community Channel and Online NDC4 Cable Commission and Town Square Television, with the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, are presenting Candidate Forums for Minnesota House of Representatives Districts 52A, and 52B; and for the city of Mendota Heights. The forums will be moderated by WCCO Radio Anchor/Reporter Adam Carter. All forums will be available LIVE on Town Square Television’s Community Channel (Comcast Xfinity Channel 14 or CenturyLink Prism Channel 8414), and streamed LIVE at www.townsquare.tv, and on Facebook Live. Wednesday, September 12 Mendota Heights Mayor & City Council Candidates, 7:00-8:00 pm Monday, September 17 MN House Districts 52A, 52B, 7:00-8:00 pm The forums will also replay on Town Square Television channels throughout election season and will be available on demand at www.townsquare.tv. Candidates will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves, state why they are running for office and answer questions. Viewers may call in questions during the live shows, or e-mail questions to questions@townsquare.tv either during, or in advance of each show. These candidate forums are produced by NDC4 Cable Commission and Town Square Television and hosted by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce (www.dcrchamber.com). For more information, call 651-451-7834, or go to www.townsquare.tv. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update The Comprehensive Plan is an official and formal document adopted by the City every 10 years, and contains the City’s goals and policies as they relate to land use, housing, parks and open space, transportation, utilities, and other issues. The Comprehensive Plan provides a general future plan or guide for the community from 2020 to 2040. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan update is now underway. The upcoming meetings are scheduled as follows: September 13 | 7:00 p.m. | 2040 Comp Plan/Planning Comm. Workshop Meeting September 25 | 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Open House September 25 | 7:00 p.m. | Public Hearing If you have any questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or these future meetings, please call Community Development Director Tim Benetti at 651.255.1142 or email timb@mendota-heights.com. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com @Mendota_heights Upcoming Public Meeting Dates: Aug 28 Work Session Discussion The Orchard Plat Development Agreement | 1:30 pm Planning Commission | Canceled Aug 30 Parks & Rec Commission Playground Equipment Focus Group Discussion | 6:30 pm Sept 3 City Hall Closed for Labor Day Sept 4 City Council | 7:00 pm Sept 11 Parks-Rec Commission | 6:30 pm Sept 12 Airport Relations Comm. | 7:00 pm Sept 13 2040 Comp. Plan Plan. Comm Workshop | 7:00 pm Sept 18 City Council Meeting | 7:00 pm 12 SEPT 17 SEPT Voter Registration If you are not already registered to vote, you may preregister up until 5:00 pm on October 16, 2018. After that date, you must register at the polls. Voter registration can be completed at www.MNVotes.org. You can also print out a paper form or obtain a paper form from City Hall. You will need to register if you have never voted before, if you have changed your name or address since you last voted (including moving to another apartment in the same building), or if you have not voted in four years. Minnesota does allow voters to register on Election Day at the polls with the required identification. If you are unsure if you are registered to vote, you can go to MNVotes.org. Save the Date Fire Prevention Open House Moved to September Due to major construction on Dodd Road, this year’s Fire Prevention Open House will take place on September 22, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Clubhouse Worker Position Open The City of Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course is seeking fun and energetic individuals for the position of Par 3 Clubhouse Worker. The Par 3 Clubhouse Worker is responsible for clubhouse operations including collecting green fees, answering the phone, taking reservations, selling concessions, and renting equipment. The position is also responsible for opening and closing the golf course clubhouse and for performing daily light maintenance of the clubhouse grounds. You must be 16 years of age or older to apply. Application instructions and additional details can be found at https:// www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp?SEC=31D7D14B-BF08-490F- BE7A-F0E8BB9277D5&DE=D5063403-0B6C-4B4D-ADF4- 8773F26024D6. This position is open until filled. Parks & Recreation Calling all Playground Enthusiasts Join members of the Parks and Recreation Commission and city staff on Thursday, August 30 from 6:30-7:30 pm at City Hall for a focus group discussion regarding playground equipment ideas and options for Hagstrom-King Park and Wentworth Park. We hope to see you there! Movie in the Park September 22 | Family Event 7:00 p.m. | Mendakota Park | Free Will it be Moana, Sing, or Coco? Watch for the winning movie announcement coming soon! 22 SEPT Green your Trip to the State Fair Carpool or take Metro Transit to the Fair: Most stops are serviced every 15 minutes and are super affordable—about $5 cash for roundtrip! To find a bus stop, visit MetroTransit or call 612-373-3333. Bring your own bottle: Bring a few reusable water bottles filled with ice that will melt as the day goes on. Refill those bottles at restrooms or fill stations at the Fair. There is a water refill station at the Eco Experience Building, and Culligan always has their water jugs out front. Bring your own bottle to cut down on plastic and save you money to put toward the good stuff—fried food! Compost your cob. Make sure to drop your eaten cob into a cob composting box located next to the vendor. Food on a stick: Buy foods with less packaging so you have less to throw away. Bring a bandana: Use the bandana as a napkin, and you can tie it to your shorts or throw it in your bag when not needed, or mop a sweaty brow. This will help cut down on napkin waste. Souvenir cup: Purchase the souvenir pop cup to refill throughout the day. Most beverage stands give a slight discount to refill your souvenir cup. Say no to plastic junk: Who needs 10 compass keychains anyway? Don’t take the plastic freebies that booths give out. Refrain from bringing wasteful trinkets into your home that you now need to store and take care of. Just say no! 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department AUGUST 24, 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 Eric Hagelee INVESTIGATIONS Nick Gorgos SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Steve Hilyar COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER Coming soon! 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 It’s Ɵme for school to start, and it’s also the Ɵme for many sport leagues to start up, ready for fall and winter compeƟƟons. Here are some consideraƟons for everyone parƟcipaƟng—parents, kids and coaches alike. PÙ» Ä DÙ®ò CÙ¥ç½½ù! Throughout the metro, park and ﬁeld space is limited, so pracƟce slots overlap and parking areas can get very busy. Watch for distracted kids and parents, take your Ɵme on busy and narrow roads and be respecƞul of other drivers/vehicles. DÊÄ’ã MÝÝ ó®ã« H IÄ¹çÙ®Ý! Coaches are now trained to have kids sit out with head injuries and on appropriate care. As a parent, taking those kids home and ensuring proper and prompt care is equally important. Know the signs for whiplash & concussions, to avoid serious or lifelong behavioral and/or cogniƟve issues. B V®Ý®½! If you or your child is playing sports or heading home from pracƟce at dusk/dark, ensure they are wearing clothes that keep them visible by avoiding all black clothing, and by wearing reﬂecƟve material or bright clothing. KÖ YÊçÙ CÊÊ½—DÊÄ’ã Bç½½ù! Set an example for the young people around you, and your own family and friends, by controlling your temper on the sidelines. Verbally bashing coaches and players is not the way to moƟvate anyone. Bullying can easily transiƟon to unlawful acts, such as assault, harassment or discriminaƟon and you could be charged with a crime. HÊ½ Oã«ÙÝ AÊçÄã½! We all have a responsibility to promote respecƞul and fun sporƟng events. Calling someone on their negaƟve behavior is oŌen the most effecƟve way to stop it. 2 THEFT BY SWINDLE—2XXX LEXINGTON AVE S 08/16/18, 2020 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 2300 block of Lexington Ave on a report of fraud. AŌer invesƟgaƟon it was determined the suspect called the vicƟm by phone claiming to be the government. The suspect was able to get the vicƟm to put $1,000 on a giŌ card and then take the giŌ card's digital informaƟon from the vicƟm. The suspect then withdrew the funds out of the giŌ card. IDENTITY THEFT—1XXX CULLEN AVE 08/17/18, 1005 HOURS Responded to the 1000 block of Cullen Avenue for a fraud report. ReporƟng party had their Paypal account compromised including personal informaƟon. No ﬁnancial loss at that Ɵme. VicƟm is working with Paypal and other ﬁnancial services. No suspects at this Ɵme. Case inacƟve THEFT BY SWINDLE—2XXX APACHE ST 08/18/18, 1200 HOURS Responded to the 2200 block of Apache St on a report of theŌ by swindle involving the purchase of iTunes giŌ cards in order to retrieve an Apple ID. Report taken. Case lacks sufficient solvability factors to conƟnue the invesƟgaƟon. Crime/loss prevenƟon discussed to help prevent future theŌ. Case inacƟve MARIJUANA IN MV—1XXX DELAWARE AV 08/19/18, 0048 HOURS While on foot patrol on the 1200 block of Delaware Avenue Officers smelt the odor of burnt marijuana that conƟnued to get stronger. Officers located a party in a vehicle smoking marijuana. The party was ulƟmately cited for the possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Closed by arrest. MV CRASH—9XX DELAWARE AVE 08/19/18, 1210 HOURS Responded to the 900 block of Delaware Avenue on a motor vehicle crash with no reported injuries. State Crash Report completed. No citaƟons issued and no vehicles towed from the scene. TRAFFIC CONDUCT—8XX WACHTLER AVE 08/21/18, 0002 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop at the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on a vehicle for impeding traffic and driving the wrong way. Officer spoke with the driver who was confused and unsure why they were driving. Officer escorted the driver back to their senior living home and put the driver in for a Driver's EvaluaƟon. FRAUD—2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 08/20/18, 1421 HOURS Officer took a report of fraud that occurred near the 2000 block of Lexington Ave. ReporƟng party had fraudulent acƟvity with her paycheck. Suspect is known. Officer requesƟng informaƟon from the banks and reporƟng party involved. Case status acƟve. 5TH DEG DRUG POSSESSION—8XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 08/21/18, 0119 HOURS Officer stopped out with a vehicle northbound on the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, the driver admiƩed to having some in her purse. Marijuana wax was found in the driver’s purse. Forward to County AƩorney for formal charging of; 5th de- gree controlled substance, driving aŌer revocaƟon, and for not wearing a seatbelt. 3 IDENTITY THEFT—1XXX DOUGLAS RD 08/21/18, 1149 HOURS Officer took report of idenƟfy theŌ that occurred at the 1000 block of Douglas Rd. ReporƟng party received phone calls from a cable company speaking about services. Party gave out private data. Officer advised to noƟfy banks, and on ways to stay safe from scammers and prevent idenƟty theŌ. No monetary loss. No suspects. Case inacƟve due to low solvability. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY—1XXX WAGON WHEEL TRL 08/22/18, 1149 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Wagon Wheel Trail on the report of damage to city property. Suspects were idenƟﬁed and the invesƟgaƟon is on-going. THEFT—2XXX LEXINGTON AVE S 08/22/18, 1131 HOURS Officers took a report of a stolen vase from a grave site at a local Cemetery, last seen on Mother’s Day. No suspects or witnesses; case inacƟve. A report was made. THEFT FROM AUTO—2XXX BRIDGEVIEW COURT 08/22/18, 1720 HOURS VicƟm reports having her iPad stolen from her vehicle. The vicƟm gave an acquaintance a ride to the 2400 block of Bridgeview Ct. When the suspect exited the vehicle, he reached into the back seat area, into her bag and removed the iPad . VicƟm stated she told him to give it back, suspect walked off into the woods. VicƟm spoke with suspect, who claimed he no longer had custody of the iPad. Case Status: Pending further invesƟgaƟon. PROPERTY DAMAGE—1695 DODD RD 08/22/18, 2327 HOURS Dispatched to a suspicion call at the 1600 block of Dodd Rd. The reporƟng party stated that they witnessed a few people with ﬂashlights at the golf course during the night. Officers checked the area and located vandalism to the city property. Photos taken and report wriƩen. Suspect informaƟon available; invesƟga- Ɵon acƟve. SUSPICIOUS PERSON/WARRANT ARREST—2XXX DODD RD 08/23/18, 0802 HOURS Dispatched to the 220 block of Dodd Rd on a suspicious acƟng male. Male was at the end of a driveway, stopping vehicles as the leŌ a residence. I contacted the male, idenƟﬁed the male, ran a query on the male and he was arrested for his conﬁrmed Dakota County, body only warrant. Male was transported to jail. The knife the male was carrying has been placed in property for safekeeping. MV CRASH—DELAWARE AV/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 08/23/18, 1521 HOURS Officers responded to the intersecƟon of Delaware Ave and Mendota Heights Rd for a property damage accident. Officers insured there were no injuries and assisted in the informaƟon exchange. State crash report wriƩen. 4 S TOP IF BUS LIGHTS ARE FLASHING &/OR STOP ARM IS OUT. R EMAIN STOPPED UNTIL STOP ARM IS RETRACTED & LIGHTS ARE OFF. K EEP AT LEAST TWO CAR LENGTHS BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND A BUS TO EN- SURE YOU CAN STOP. R EMAIN ALERT! S LOW DOWN! B E VIGILANT FOR P EDESTRIANS. S TOP FOR PEOPLE WAITING AT A CROSSWALK. 08/17 – 08/23 2018 YTD Calls for Service 241 7862 Citations 24 1284 Warnings 47 1392 Police Reports 19 720 Response Time Average 6.43 6.8 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 Please visit the MN DPS for more information on child passenger safety and for a list of locations to get a car seat safety check. 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!