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2018-10-12 Friday NewsPublic Meeting Announcements 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 Meeting Cancellation: The City Council 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 has been cancelled, and is rescheduled for Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm. Meeting Cancellation: The Airport Relations Commission on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm has been cancelled. Upcoming Event October 31 | 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Vacant lot behind Mendota Plaza Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for this annual event! Hot dogs and pop will be provided. 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 options on page 4. Thank you to Paster Properties for the use of the bonfire site again this year! 2020 Census—Job Opportunities The United States Census Bureau is now hiring Recruiting Assistants for the 2020 Census. Informational fliers can be found on the City’s website at: https://www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp? SEC=7C35E4A1-2207-41B6-8565-84AB5DC7C90A&DE=BC90A169-A507-4A3F-A8E3-4377C0F4BE3E OCT 17 OCT 16 Upcoming Public Meeting Dates: Oct 15 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop 2040 Comp Plan | 6:00 pm Oct 16 City Council Meeting | 7:00 pm Oct 17 Airport Relations Commission | Cancelled Oct 23 Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00 pm Nov 3 City Hall Open for Absentee Voting 10:00 am-3:00 pm Nov 5 City Hall Open for Absentee Voting 8:30 am-5:00 pm October 12, 2018 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 15 OCT Stay Connected: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com/ @mendota_heights Twitter.com/ @mheightsPD Absentee Voting All voters may vote by absentee ballot if they choose to do so. Absentee voting began September 21st and can be done in person at the Mendota Heights City Hall or by mail. You can also apply for your absentee ballot online, at www.mnvotes.org, and the ballot will then be mailed to you. Direct Balloting Begins Direct balloting allows residents to feed their ballots through the ballot counter just like on Election Day. The process begins on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and is more streamlined than requiring the use of absentee ballot envelopes. To vote early via direct balloting, voters must complete an absentee ballot application and vote in person during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) at Mendota Heights City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. Extended hours for direct balloting will be offered on Saturday, November 3 from Sat 10/13 11:00 pm Mon 10/15 2:00 am, 9:00 pm, & 12:00 pm Wed 10/17 6:00 pm Thurs 10/18 2:00 am, 12:00 pm & 9:00 pm Fri 10/19 6:00 pm & 11:00 pm Friday News is Available to Subscribe to Online If you know of someone interested in Friday News, they may subscribe online at www.mendota-heights.com. Go to Our City/City Publications/ Subscribe to Friday News, or use the following link: https://www.mendota-heights.com/ index.asp?SEC=E609C941-AC5B-4515 -AEBF-0702A6E5D5C4 For subscription removals or other questions, please email Communications Coordinator Sharon Deziel at sharond@mendota-heights.com. 30 OCT 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 Check Your Precinct Before Going to the Polls Polls are open 7 am - 8 pm on Tuesday, November 6 Before you go to your polling place on Election Day, take a moment to make sure you know your correct polling location. This map shows all the precinct boundaries and polling locations in Mendota Heights. You can also type in your address on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Polling Place Finder at https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ to get your detailed polling place information (including map & directions) and a sample ballot for your precinct. 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=11376 MN House Districts 52A and 52B Forum: http://townsquaretv.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=11405 Comcast Xfinity Channel 18/CenturyLink Prism 8418 SD/8918 HD: All forums will be available throughout election season on demand at www.townsquare.tv. More info: 651.451.7834 | www.townsquare.tv The City of Mendota Heights is Accepting Seasonal Employment Applications Skating Instructor, Warming House/Rink Attendants, and Rink Flooder For information and applica- tion instructions, please visit: https://www.mendota- heights.com/employment 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: 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. Drafts of the Natural Resources and Resilience Chapters are posted to the City website at: https://www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp? SEC=320D5DB8-C925-4819-9DF2-BE3231E48499. To submit comments or questions on Chapters 7 & 8 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, please contact Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician at (651) 255-1123, or by email: kristas@mendota-heights.com. Family Fall Party October 14—This event has been cancelled. Parks & Recreation Fall Registration is Open Youth Field Trip Horseback Riding | October 18 Bunker Park Stables | Ages 8 and up Please note the Flyover America & Gameworks Field Trip on October 19 has been cancelled. 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 Note: Advanced Beginner class is wait-listed Info/fees/registration at: http://mendotaheights.revtrak.net Be on the Lookout for Oak Wilt Oak wilt is a deadly disease that affects all species of oaks (Quercus) found in Minnesota. Oak wilt infection spreads in two ways: sap beetles that carry the disease from fungal spore mats of infected trees to healthy trees, and below ground through root grafts (roots that have grown together). Some of the symptoms of oak wilt include: Rapid-leaf loss in mid-summer Leaf wilt starting at the edge of the canopy and moving inward Not all, but about half of infected red oaks produce fungal mats and pressure pads just under the bark of the tree, in many cases causing the bark to crack. Help prevent the spread of Oak Wilt! DO NOT prune, cut, or remove live oaks during the High- Risk Zone (April 1 – July 15). For more information on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oak wilt please visit the City website https://www.mendota- heights.com/index.asp?SEC=AF838D91-4D4C-41F6-BBA6- 267B2F8EEECB and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources If you think you may have oak wilt in your area, please contact Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Technician, at: 651-255-1123 or by Email kristas@mendota-heights.com. Photos: MN Department of Natural Resources Upcoming Recycling Events 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 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department OCTOBER 12, 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 The Officer Down Memorial Page is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s fallen law enforcement heroes. More than 23,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the US since 1791, and with great honor, the ODMP preserves their memories within its pages. 115 Line of Duty Deaths THIS YEAR 136 Line of Duty Deaths LAST YEAR 859 Line of Duty Deaths LAST FIVE YEARS 1,675 Line of Duty Deaths LAST TEN YEARS 23,411 Line of Duty Deaths FOR ALL TIME 264 Line of Duty Deaths MN ALL TIME Please visit ODMP today for stats, get involved, subscribe or donate to this great organization. You can also view our very own hero, Officer Scott Patrick #2231 How can you as a citizen keep our Officers safe?  Focus on driving.  Give Officers room on the roadway.  Never drive on the shoulder.  Watch Officers hands as they direct traffic.  Only drive when sober.  Drive within the speed limit.  Keep volume on radio reasonable.  Do not wear headphones.  Report drunk drivers/suspicious activity.  Pull over as soon as possible.  Leave enough room for the Officer.  Put car in Park and turn off radio.  Turn on interior light if being stopped at night.  Always stay in the vehicle.  Roll down your window.  Keep hands where Officer can see them.  Be prepared to provide documentation. what to do if you get pulled over keep officers safe on the road 2 DRUGS — 1XXX LILYDALE RD 10/05/18, 0033 HOURS Officers found an occupied vehicle parked on the road late at night. Officers made contact with the driver who immediately said he and his passenger were smoking marijuana. The marijuana and paraphernalia were seized and the driver was issued a citation for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle and the possession of drug paraphernalia. CURFEW — SYLVANDALE RD/WOODRIDGE DR 10/06/18, 0131 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop for a speeding. The driver was a juvenile and admitted to not having a drivers license. The driver stated he was on his way to his friends house who also owns the vehicle. Officer escorted the driver to the owners address and spoke with the owners parents. The parents stated the driver was suppose to be sleeping over for the night and did not know the juvenile left the residence or took the vehicle. The juvenile driver was issued a citation for Driving With No MN DL and Curfew Violation. WARRANT — HWY 62 10/06/18, 0337 HOURS Officer was inside a local business when he saw a customer walk in that looked familiar. The officer believed this person had an active misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. The customer left in a vehicle and the officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the occupants. The person in question was the party believed to have a warrant. The person was arrested and transported to Dakota County Jail. WARRANT — 2XXX DODD RD 10/06/18, 1516 HOURS Officer conducted a random license plate query in the 2000 block of Dodd Road that showed the registered owner as having multiple felony warrants. After stopping the vehicle, the driver was identified as the subject of the warrants and was placed under arrest. DWI — HWY 13/WINDY RIDGE 10/07/18, 0726 HOURS Officer was dispatched to assist state on a vehicle that was stalled and blocking near Highway 13 and Lexington Avenue. A passerby had believed the driver was intoxicated. Officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. After investigation, the driver was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest for DWI. MENTAL HEALTH — 1XXX WARRIOR DR 10/07/18, 2149 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Warrior Drive for a disturbance. The male party left after a verbal argument. Female party believes the male party is suicidal. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the male party. KOPS alert sent out to nearby agencies. CURFEW — 1XXX WACHTLER AVE 10/08/18, 0329 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing the center line. Officer discovered the vehicle was an UBER and the passenger was a juvenile who was returning home after sneaking out without their parents knowledge. Juvenile was returned to her parents and issued a curfew citation. 3 THEFT — 1XXX LONDON RD 10/08/18, 0626 HOURS Home owner in the 1000 block of London Rd discovered rear window open on his 2017 pickup truck topper. Owner noticed his Rubbermaid storage bin missing. Owner also noticed that the window leading to the cab of the truck was leaking and had been damaged. Inside the container were bungee cords and tie downs. There are no known suspects. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 2XXX ROGERS CT 10/08/18, 1928 HOURS Officers responded to the 2200 block of Rogers Court on reports of damage to property. Paint balls were shot at the residence and a report was made. THEFT FROM VEHICLE — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/08/18 — 10/09/18 Officers responded to several theft from vehicles in the area. Windows were broken out of some vehicles and various items were stolen. In the next coming days, some items from vehicles were recovered in different areas. No suspects at this time. DRUNKENNESS — 7XX MAIN ST 10/09/18, 1306 HOURS Responded to the 700 block of Main St concerning a party who was intoxicated and being loud. Party was located, trespassed from the business and picked-up by a family friend. PD ACCIDENT — MARIE AVE/DELAWARE AVE 10/09/18, 1835 HOURS Officers responded to the intersection of Marie and Delaware on reports of a property damage accident. Upon arrival one vehicle was still on scene and the other had exchanged information and left. SUSPICIOUS PERSON — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 10/10/18, 0303 HOURS While checking the area for suspects involved in vehicle break-ins that had just occurred, Officers located two males leave the area in a vehicle. They were stopped and questioned. They refused Officers request to search their vehicle and were released after being identified. PD ACCIDENT — WENTWORTH AVE/DELAWARE AVE 10/10/18, 0645 HOURS Officer responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Delaware Ave and Wentworth Ave. No injuries reported. MENTAL HEALTH — 2XXX KRESSIN AVE 10/10/18, 1552 HOURS Officers responded to a mental health crisis where a party threatened staff and was damaging property in the home. Officers were able to safely gain control of the party. Officers placed a transport hold on them and transported to the hospital for an evaluation. 4 DWI — SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY/D ST 10/11/18, 0007 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle stopped in the road on the 1300 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy. The driver was asleep at the wheel. The driver was arrested for DWI and was transported to Dakota County Jail. PD ACCIDENT — PILOT KNOB RD/ENTERPRISE DR 10/11/18, 1048 HOURS Two vehicle accident at intersection. One driver took responsibility for the accident and was issued a citation. No injuries and both vehicles towed. ASSAULT — 2XXX KRESSIN AVE 10/11/18, 1108 HOURS Officer took an assault report which took place on the 2300 block of Kressin Ave. Reporting party reported that during an incident the night before, where police were involved, she was assaulted by a roommate. No visible injuries present. DWI/PI ACCIDENT — DELAWARE AVE/HUBER DR 10/11/18, 1331 HOURS Officers responded to a one vehicle crash where the vehicle went into the guard rail. Driver is suspected of driving while impaired. The driver refused blood tests and was transported to the hospital. A search warrant was signed and executed. MENTAL HEALTH — 1XXX WINSTON CIR 10/11/18, 1840 HOURS Officers were dispatched to location on a report of a suicidal female. The female left prior to officers arrival. Officers checked the area the female was last seen but she was not located. A KOPS alert was sent to nearby agencies for a welfare check. The female was located a couple of hours later and was transported to the hospital. 5 10/05 – 10/11 2018 YTD Calls for Service 233 9,719 Citations 38 1,521 Warnings 48 1,762 Police Reports 32 886 Response Time Average 5.27 6.53 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! Meet Steven Seagal. You may have seen him making his way around town for several months now...with an arrow in him. This has caused quite the controversy. Some say it should be put out of its misery, while others say he is getting around just fine and eating. Attempts have been made to capture the turkey with little luck. Ultimately, we made the choice not to pursue Steven and let him get on with his life.