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2018-09-21 Friday NewsPublic Meeting Announcements There will be a City Council Workshop regarding Tobacco 21 on Tuesday, October 2 at 2:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. There will be a Planning Commission Public Hearing to discuss variances for the Henry Sibley High School Athletic Field on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Information is available on the City website: https:// www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp?SEC=7C35E4A1-2207-41B6-8565- 84AB5DC7C90A&DE=627B6F3F-CA12-4E7A-89E1-C3C046B66C36 There will be a joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on Monday, October 15 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. 2040 Comprehensive Plan information is available on the City website: https://www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp?SEC=320D5DB8-C925-4819 -9DF2-BE3231E48499 There will be a workshop to discuss an anticipated request for Tax Increment Financing assistance for Senior Housing at the Michael Development (Larson Greenhouse Property) on Tuesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers. This has been rescheduled from October 2. Dodd Road Closures MN DOT is planning the following closures on Dodd Road for storm sewer work: Tuesday, September 25 and Wednesday, September 26 Dodd Road will be closed near the Mendota Heights Fire Station, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30 Dodd Road will be closed just south of Hwy 62 beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, and will reopen at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30. Please note that closure information is subject to change based on weather conditions. For additional updates visit: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy149highbridge/index.html. Fire Prevention Open House September 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 2121 Dodd Road Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. Due to major construction on Dodd Road this year, the Fire Prevention Open House will take place on September 22. There will be a memorial service at 10:00 a.m., followed by live demonstrations at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. There will be bingo, Snuffers Grand Prize game, a junior firefighters challenge for kids, truck tours, educational displays, and more. 2 September 21 , 2018 Upcoming Public Meeting Dates: Sept 25 2040 Comp. Plan Public Open House | 4:30-7:00 pm Plan. Commission Meeting and Public Hearing | 7:00 pm Oct 2 City Council Workshop Tobacco 21 | 2:00 pm City Council Meeting | 7:00 pm Oct 4 Planning Commission Public Hearing on Henry Sibley High School Variances | 7:00 pm Oct 8 Public Works Closed Oct 9 Parks-Rec Commission | 6:30 pm FRIDAY NEWS from the City of Mendota Heights Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com 651.452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm 4 OCT OCT 16 OCT 15 OCT Stay Connected: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com/ @mendota_heights Twitter.com/ @mheightsPD SAT 10 a.m. 10 p.m. SUN 7 p.m. 10 p.m. MON 4 p.m. 7 p.m. TUES 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 10 p.m. WED 1 p.m. 7 p.m. THURS 10 a.m. 4 p.m. FRI 7 a.m. Absentee Voting Absentee voting is available for those who wish to vote before Election Day. There are two ways to do this: Absentee Vote In Person Vote at the Mendota Heights City Hall or at any Dakota County Office during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Extended absentee voting hours will be available Saturday, Nov 3, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, and also on Monday, Nov 5, until 5:00 pm. Absentee Vote By Mail An application for an absentee ballot can be obtained at MNVotes.org. Remember, if voting by mail, your voted ballot must arrive by Election Day for the vote to count, so allow enough time for postal delivery. 2018 Candidate Forums Available for Replay on Town Square Television’s Community Channel and Online The following candidate forums, hosted by NDC4 Cable Commission and Town Square Television, with the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, are available for replay as follows: Online on-demand: Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum: http://townsquaretv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=11384. MN House Districts 52A and 52B Forum: http://townsquaretv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=11405 Comcast Xfinity Channel 14/CenturyLink Prism 8414 SD/8914 HD: All forums will be available throughout election season on demand at www.townsquare.tv. For more information, call 651-451-7834, or go to www.townsquare.tv. Remembering Officer Scott Patrick Insight 7 is featuring a story on the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial available to view online at: http://townsquaretv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php? view_id=9&clip_id=11320. It will also replay on Comcast Xfinity Channel 14/ CenturyLink Prism 8414/8419HD through September 29 at the following times: Insight 7 Program Page with Cable Channel schedule: https://www.townsquare.tv/ shows/insight-7/19. Voting Information & Forms Go to mnvotes.org for answers to your voting questions: ~ Am I registered to vote? ~ Apply for an absentee ballot ~ How to register to vote ~ Where do I go to vote? ~ What are the election dates ~ Get a copy of your ballot FRI 9/21 4:30 p.m. SAT 9/22 11:30 p.m. SUN 9/23 8:30 p.m. TUES 9/25 2:30 p.m. WED 9/26 11:30 a.m. THURS 9/27 8:30 a.m. FRI 9/28 5:30 a.m. Stay in Touch with the Mendota Heights Police Department Follow the Mendota Heights Police Department on its new Twitter account at: Twitter.com/mheightsPD Volunteer Opportunity to Monitor Water Quality for Rogers Lake The City is seeking a citizen volunteer to participate in the Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) to monitor the water quality of Rogers Lake. Citizens collect water quality data from approximately mid-April through mid-October at two-week intervals. The samples are then analyzed, using the results as a tool for assessing the quality and health of the lake. For more information visit the City website: https://www.mendota-heights.com/ index.asp?SEC=FD781BDC-4648-482E-90AD- 896DFC2C58E5&DE=0F440931-8BCE-40A9-AC4E-A73D4658C395.. Interested citizens should contact Natural Resource Technician Krista Spreiter at 651.255.1123 or email kristas@mendota-heights.com. 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 25 | 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Public Open House (Land Use & Transportation) September 25 | 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (Land Use & Transportation) October 15 | 6:00 p.m. City Council and Planning Commission Workshop October 23 | 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing (Natural Resources, Resiliency and Other Components) 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. Fall Fun For Less at Mendota Heights Par 3 Effective immediately, the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course is featuring REDUCED GOLF RATES of $9/round per person The City of Mendota Heights is Accepting Seasonal Employment Applications for a Skating Instructor, Warming House/Rink Attendants, and Rink Flooder For information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.mendota- heights.com/employment Parks & Recreation Fall Registration is Open Youth Field Trips Horseback Riding | October 18 Bunker Park Stables | Ages 8 and up Flyover America & Gameworks October 19 | Mall of America | Ages 6-12 Superhero Masquerade November 11 | 3:00-5:00 pm Thompson County Park—Dakota Lodge Ages 12 and under Dress as your favorite superhero, and enjoy crafts, games, activities, dancing, and refreshments. Register early-space is limited. Gymnastics December 1-February 2 | Sat. mornings Henry Sibley High School Gymnastics Gym Classes for Ages 3-12 Info/fees/registration at: http://mendotaheights.revtrak.net Info/fees/registration at: https://tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com/ Family Fall Party October 14 | 1:00-3:00 pm Henry Sibley High School Join us for an afternoon of magic, music and fun! There will be a DJ spinning family- friendly tunes, musical performances, and a few other surprises. Movie in the Park September 22 Family Event | 7:00 pm Mendakota Park | Free And the winner is Moana! Join us for a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Bring the kiddos, lawn chairs and blankets. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. This event is subject to weather conditions. Community Paper Shred Events (Free) Shred and recycle sensitive documents safely and securely. No limit! Wednesday | September 26 3:00-6:00 p.m. | Wakota Federal Credit Union 1151 Southview Blvd. | South St. Paul Saturday | October 20 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Mendakota Park 2171 Dodd Road | Mendota Heights Please bring materials in paper grocery bags rather than boxes. Please remove 3-ring binders, spiral binders and binder clips. 26 SEPT 20 OCT Recycling News Tour de Trash Get a behind the scenes look at what happens to your trash and recycling in Dakota County. Tour includes a landfill, compost site, recycling center, and The Recycling Zone. Friday | September 28 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost: $10 | includes busing & lunch Register at www.dakotacounty.us search trash tour Master Recycler/ Composter Program Attend class one time per week to hear presentations from local/ regional experts on waste reduction, recycling, composting, and solid waste. Site field trips. October 4 - November 8 Classes Thursdays | 6:30-9:00 p.m. Inver Grove Heights Middle School Cost: $30, scholarships available Register at www.dakotacounty.us search master recycler or call 952.891.7000 Halloween Bonfire October 31 | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. | Vacant lot behind Mendota Plaza Join us for this annual event! Residents are encouraged to park on surrounding streets, and not in the Mendota Plaza parking lot. Because of recent nearby development, this year the city will be supplying oak pallets for the bonfire. Therefore residents will not be allowed to bring brush to the site. For brush and fall yard waste clean- up please see the options listed below. Thank you to Paster Properties for the use of the bonfire site again this year! Fall Clean Up—Yard Waste Options It is illegal in Minnesota to dispose of yard and tree waste (grass, leaves, small brush, plant materials) with your household garbage. This means it must be bagged in a compostable paper bag or reusable container and kept separate from your trash bin. Fall yard waste options include: South St. Paul Compost Site 681 Vendorosa Ave. | South St. Paul Hours: Fri | Sat | Mon 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun | 1:00-5:00 p.m. Materials accepted: leaves, grass, sod, and garden waste ** No wood chips, mulch or sand ** ; free compost available Cost: 50 cents/bag or by the trailer load Site may close early due to certain weather conditions http://www.southstpaul.org/208/Yard-Waste-Compost-Site S&S Tree Horticultural Specialists 405 Hardman Ave. S. | South St. Paul Hours: Saturdays | 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Materials accepted: brush and tree waste ** No stumps ** FREE disposal Fix-It Clinics (Free) Keep items useful through repair. Get help fixing everything from clocks to costumes at these upcoming clinics: Saturday | October 20 12:00-3:00 p.m. Central Square Community Center 100 7th Ave. N. | South St. Paul Saturday | November 17 12:00-3:00 p.m. | Wentworth Library 199 Wentworth Ave. E. | West St. Paul 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 SPEED! Slow down, respect the vehicles on the roadway and pedestrians around you. Curb the lead foot by focusing on why you must arrive at your destination safely. Getting hurt or killed along the way helps no one. VISIBILITY! It’s a MN LAW—If your wipers are on, your lights need to be on! Lights on make you more visible to other cars. Don’t trust those auto lights to be on in fog or dusk hours when visibility is low. Best practice is to simply keep them on at all times while driving—it’s a great habit to get into, and one your insurance company would appreciate and recommend. RECKLESS DRIVING! Swerving in and out of traffic, driving on the shoulder around the cars in front of you, excessive speeding, driving too fast in parking lots, passing when you shouldn’t be—great opportunities for hurting yourself or others. DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. It’s really quite simple! Just don’t do it! Zip, zero, zilch. Need we say more? 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 TOP PREVENTABLE REASONS FOR CRASHES DISTRACTED DRIVING! Keep your Eyes on the Road—not on your phone, food, makeup, radio, friend…. It can wait until you safely arrive, can’t it? 2 AOA—DWI/5TH DEG DRUG—HWY 62/LEXINGTON AVE S 09/13/18, 2055 HOURS Officer assisted the MN State Patrol with pulling over a vehicle a 911 caller reported to be impaired. The 911 caller reported the vehicle was driving down the shoulder and driving at a very slow speed. Officer located the suspect vehicle as it exited onto Highway 62 westbound from Interstate 35E. Officer initiated a traffic stop on Highway 62 at Lexington Avenue. State Patrol arrived and arrested the driver for Driving While Impaired and for Felony Possession of Narcotics. AOA—FELONY FLEEING—PILOT KNOB/ACACIA BLVD 09/14/18, 0034 HOURS Officer ran a license plate of a vehicle which came back as a stolen vehicle out of St. Paul. Officer followed behind the vehicle until more officers could assist with pulling the vehicle over. The driver of the stolen vehicle increased speed as officer was initiating a traffic stop. Once it became clear the driver was attempting to flee, the officer stopped following the vehicle. Assisting agencies began pursuing the vehicle and later apprehended the driver in Richfield. The driver was arrested by the MN State Patrol. WARRANT ARREST—2XXX NORTHLAND DR 09/14/18, 1633 HOURS Random license plate check in the 2500 Block of Northland Drive revealed the registered owner of the vehicle had an arrest warrant out of Ramsey County. Contact was made with the registered owner / driver, the warrant confirmed and the party arrested. The arrested party was transported to the Ramsey County Jail and released to their custody. SOLICITORS/WARRANT ARREST—2XXX AZTEC LN 09/15/18, 1501 HOURS Officers responded to the 2100 block of Aztec Ln on reports of a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers checked the area and found the vehicle on the 2200 block of Apache. Occupants were soliciting tree services in the area. One occupant was cited and another was arrested on outstanding warrants. A report was written. FOUND BIKE—8XX MARIE AVE 09/17/18, 0956 HOURS Officer received information about a bicycle that had been left on a path near Bluff and Park Place. The party said that it had been there for over a week. Serial number checked and it had not been reported stolen. Bike entered into Police storage. THEFT FROM AUTO—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL 09/17/18, 2048 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on a report of a theft from motor vehicle. The caller reported their car and their coworker's vehicles were broken into and some of their electronics were stolen while inside the restaurant. Officer met the victims and took their information for report purposes. Victims were given a case number for their records. THEFT FROM AUTO—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL 09/17/18, 2048 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway on a report of a theft from motor vehicle. The caller reported their car and their coworker's vehicles were broken into and some of their electronics were stolen while inside the restaurant. Officer met the victims and took their information for report purposes. Victims were given a case number for their records. THEFT FROM AUTO—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL 09/17/18, 2048 HOURS Officer was on the scene of reported vehicle break in on the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway when another victim waved the officer down to report their vehicle was also broken into with items stolen, including credit cards. Officer took a report from the victim and is following up with fraudulently charges that were made on the credit cards after being stolen. FRAUD—8XX HIGHVIEW CIRCLE 09/18/18, 0811 HOURS Officer took a fraud/identity theft report from a person who lives near the 800 block of Highview Circle. Someone used his name and social security number to purchase a vehicle. No suspect information. Investigation active. ACCIDENT—HWY 62/DELAWARE AVE 09/18/18, 1306 HOURS On 9/18/18 at 1305 hours I, Officer Ryan Yauch responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 62 and Delaware Ave. One driver injured, both vehicles towed. 3 TS/DAC/SERVICE—PILOT KNOB/MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/18/18, 1659 HOURS Officer ran a license plate of a vehicle and was alerted the registered owner is not licensed and is also revoked. The driver matched the physical descriptors of the registered owner. Officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and discovered the registered owner was driving and also had a no contact order issued to him but had yet to be served. Officer cited the driver for Driving After Revocation and served him a Short Order Form. TS—DRIVE WITH DUE CARE—PILOT KNOB/HWY 13 09/18/18, 1743 HOURS Officer was dispatched to the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Highway 13 on a report of a motor vehicle crash. Dispatch advised the parties involved were not injured. Officer arrived and discovered both vehicles were attempting to make a right turn onto Highway 13 and the rear vehicle failed to recognize the front vehicle had stopped. The driv- er rear ended the front vehicle, causing minimal damage. Both vehicles were drivable. The driver who cause the crash was cited for Duty To Drive With Due Care. THEFT FROM AUTO—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/18/18, 2139 HOURS Dispatched to a report of a theft from motor vehicle in the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Victim reported that while at a nearby business the window of his vehicle was broken out and a work computer was taken. Victim did not have specific information about the computer at the time of the report. Will forward to PD when obtained. Also take were miscellaneous computer cables and headphones. No suspects. PROPERTY DAMAGE—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/18/18, 2217 HOURS Dispatched to a damage to property in the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway for a damage to property. Victim reported the window to their vehicle broken out. The inside of the vehicle was rummaged through but nothing was found to of been taken. No suspects. PROPERTY DAMAGE—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/18/18, 2229 HOURS Dispatched to a theft from motor vehicle/damage to property report in the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Located other vehicles that had been damaged. Unable to locate owner or contact number for owner. Status pending further contact from registered owner of vehicle. FOUND PROPERTY—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/19/18, 1845 HOURS While investigating theft from autos in the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Highway located a check on the ground that may have been stolen previously. Contacted business who's name was on the check but was not able to speak with anyone. Status pending contact with company. Check placed into evidence for safekeeping. PROPERTY DAMAGE—5XX MIRIAM ST 09/19/18, 1138 HOURS Officers responded to the 500 block of Miriam St on a report of a vehicle that was broken into over night. Officers photographed the vehicle and learned that nothing was taken. One window was smashed out and a report was written. THEFT FROM AUTO—13XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/18/18, 2229 HOURS Officers took a phone call report that a vehicle had been gone through on the night of 9/17/2018 in the 1700 block of Lexington Ave. Vehicle was in the driveway unlocked and a wallet was stolen. Report was written. VANDALISM—7XX HOKAH AVE 09/20/18, 1003 HOURS Officers took a report over the phone of damage to property on the 700 block of Hokah Ave. Caller reported that a political lawn sign was spray painted last night. A report was written. THEFT—2XXX FIELD STONE DR 09/20/18 1112 HOURS Officers took a walk in report of a theft from a residence on the 2200 block of Field Stone Dr. Resident reports that money was stolen from her residence by cleaners that were in the residence. Investigation is ongoing. 4 We’ve seen it in the news, we pray it doesn’t happen to us or our loved ones, but, “What If?” What would you do? Panic seems logical, but by a little foresight could save your life and others. RUN! IF a SAFE path is available, run, don’t hesitate, just get out. Leave your belongings behind. HIDE! IF you cannot get out safely, hide. Be still, silence your phone, block entrances and lock doors to your space if possible and stay out of view. FIGHT ! IF your life is in immediate danger, prepare to fight for it as your last resort! Use any weapon you can find, work with others if possible and disable the shooter! 09/14 – 09/20 2018 YTD Calls for Service 217 8903 Citations 37 1410 Warnings 30 1592 Police Reports 25 805 Response Time Average 5.56 6.64 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!