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2018-Winter Heights HighlightsWINTER 2018 Welcome New Staff Members 3 For the Love of Dogs 3 Adopt a Hydrant 3 2040 Comphrensive Plan Update 4 Henry Sibley High School 4 Neighborhood Safety 5 Is it a Scam? 5 Emergency Alert Program 5 Leave the Leaves 6 Stop Over Salting 6 Parks and Recreation 7 Outdoor Ice Skating 8 MENDOTA HEIGHTSHEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS a small town feel in an urban setting CALENDAR Holiday Gift Drive Ends 12/12 Warming Houses Open 12/20 Flag Football Camp 12/26 & 12/27 Youth Field Trips 12/27 & 12/28 Outdoor Skating Lessons 1/5 Blade with the Blue 2/2 Family Movie Night 2/9 Royal Ball 2/10 2018 Election Results Incumbents Retain Their Seats Once again the City of Mendota Heights had an excellent voter turnout for the General Election held on No- vember 6. There were a total of 7,435 voters who cast their ballots, a significant increase from the last midterm election in 2014. The election brought no changes to the Mendota Heights City Council. Mayor Neil Garlock was elected to his second term as Mayor. Councilors Elizabeth Petschel (third term) and Ultan Duggan (fifth term) were also reelected to serve. The elected Mayor and Council members will be sworn in at the first Council meeting of 2019. A big thank you to the 50 election judges and 11 precinct captains who facilitated at the polls, and also many City staff members who put in long hours to help the voting pro- cess run smoothly. For election details, visit the City’s website www.mendota-heights.com to link to the Dakota County Election Re- sults page featuring local, state, and federal results. Getting Ready for Snowplows There are simple things you can do to help the City with the snow removal process, and keep your lawn and outdoor items protected from snowplow damage. Did you know the first 12-13 feet of yard behind your curb is City owned right-of- way? This right-of-way exists to house un- derground utilities and provides for winter snow storage. After a big snowfall, the City pushes snow piles back from the curb to make storage room for the next snowfall. While the City does repair damage to sod in the right-of-way, it is not obligated to repair anything else that may be damaged, such as ornaments or landscaping. We ask that resi- dents remove ornaments from the right-of- way, or that they place a 4-foot high reflec- tive flag (such as a fire hydrant marker) at the object so the snowplow drivers know it is there. Reflective flags are available at most home improvement stores. If City equip- ment is damaged by an object placed in the right-of-way (i.e. landscape boulder), the property owner may be held liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the equipment. Although City plow operators try their best to avoid them, mailboxes may be damaged by snowplow activity. Per City policy, the City will repair or replace a mailbox if a City snowplow strikes the mailbox. The City is not obligated to repair or replace mailbox- es which are damaged by the weight of the snow, or damage resulting from improperly installed mailboxes. If the plow hits a prop- erly installed mailbox, the City will repair or replace it up to a $75 value for the post and $75 for the mailbox itself. If you incur dam- age, an online “Report a Mailbox” form is available to submit at www.Mendota-Heights. com/How Do I/Online Forms/Report a Mail- box. Please visit www.Mendota-Heights.com/ publicworksdocs to review the “Mailbox In- stallation Guide.” It is also important to place garage and re- cycling carts on your property’s driveway apron behind the curb line. While this does not guarantee that the carts will not be knocked over, it will help make sure snow- plows do not directly strike the carts during snow removal. For questions regard- ing snow removal, please call City Hall at 651.452.1850. 2 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTSCITY HALLNEIL’S News As we transition into the holiday season, our thoughts turn to gratitude and giving. I would like to thank Men- dota Heights and the surrounding community for their re- cent giving to the Warrior 5K Family Run/Walk fundraiser benefiting the ISD197 Foundation. Despite a high of 42 degrees on September 29, over 300 people participated. Proceeds from the do- nations received allow educators in District 197 to offer new or ex- tended learning opportunities for Early Learning through grade 12. The Mendota Heights Fire Department is preparing to provide enhanced service and increased safety through the remodeling and 14,743 square foot expansion of the fire station at 2121 Dodd Road. The Fire Department Annual Report was recently mailed to each household in Mendota Heights, and expresses gratitude to the community for their investment in, and support of, this public safety initiative. In August, the City Council approved a contract with an architectural firm which will prepare plans and specifica- tions. The design plans are expected to be finalized in December. The contractor bidding process will begin in January, and, assum- ing favorable results, the construction contract will be awarded in February. The City Council has hired a separate construction management company to work on behalf of the City to coordinate subcontractors, and ensure quality and timely construction. Con- struction is anticipated to begin spring of 2019, with a 19-month completion timeline (weather permitting). At this time of year, the City is also busy preparing for winter weather. A friendly reminder that an on-street parking ban is in effect November 1 through March 31. This means that there is no parking on city streets from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. This practice enables Public Works employees to provide efficient snow-removal service. Clear roads help to facilitate safe driving, emergency re- sponse times, and effective police patrol. If you have an emergency need for a short-term exemption from the on-street parking ban, please contact the Police Department. Additionally, I am grateful for the community’s patience with Highway 149/Dodd Road improvements. Crews began resurfacing work in early June, which also required boulevard tree removal, storm water infrastructure installation, and the installation of new accessible sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. Xcel Energy performed a gas line relocation project which coincided with the MnDOT im- provements. Most of the work in Mendota Heights was done in 2018; however, the left turn lane on WB I-494 ramp to SB Highway 149 will be completed in spring 2019. Information on the project is posted on the MnDOT website at www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/ hwy149highbridge. While winter weather can be challenging, it can also be quite in- vigorating. Mendota Heights’ parks remain open throughout the winter with opportunities for nature hikes and wildlife observa- tion, along with outdoor hockey, pleasure skating, and sledding. See the Parks & Recreation section of this Heights Highlights for ice rink and warming house details. Be sure to check out the fun recreational activities for youth and families, especially during winter-break: youth field trips, flag football camp, learn-to-skate programs, and a prince and princess Royal Ball. There are also two community-giving activities taking place at City Hall throughout the holiday season. The Police Department is collecting toys for needy children in partnership with “A Place of Hope MN.” This worthwhile organization is specifically seek- ing gifts for teenagers, and will be collecting unwrapped donations through December 12. The City is also collecting non-perishable food items for “Neighbors, Inc.” Both drop boxes are located at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve. I wish you a safe and festive holiday season, and a magnificent 2019. Neil Garlock, Mayor HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 3CITY NEWSWelcome New Staff Members Sharon Deziel joins Administration as a part-time Communications Coordinator. She holds a B.S. in Business Administra- tion-Marketing Emphasis from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, River Falls along with graphic design studies from Dakota County Technical College. With over nine years of professional experience in increased mar- keting roles with a global vending machine manufacturer, as well as an entrepreneur- ial background providing creative mar- keting services, she looks forward to sup- porting communications for the Mendota Heights community. She will be manag- ing published communications, including Friday News and Heights Highlights, as well as website, social media, and special proj- ects as needed. Email: sharond@mendota- heights.com Krista Spreiter joins Engineering as a full- time Natural Resources Technician. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Geography from Gustavus Adolphus College, and has over 15 years of pro- fessional experience in Surface Water Resources, Community Forestry/Native Restoration, and Groundwater Resourc- es. She looks forward to developing and supporting Natural and Surface Water Resources programs and directives for the City. Email: kristas@mendota-heights.com. For the Love of Dogs The city recently approved a new Zoning Code amendment to al- low “Dog Training Facility” as an allowable use in the Industrial Zone dis- tricts. As part of this request, the city ap- proved a new conditional use permit to “For the Love of Dogs” – a canine-only dog training business, located at 1415 Mendota Heights Road. For the Love of Dogs offers weekday and weekend classes in dog train- ing and weekend trials, but does not pro- vide boarding or day-care service. Subscribe to Friday News Just the Facts Stay connected with city news delivered directly to your email inbox. This weekly publication features public meeting announcements, community/recycling events, parks and recreational activities, environmental education and tips, road construction updates, community development news, and more. Included in Friday News is the Mendota Heights Police Department’s Just the Facts – a valuable resource for public safety information, crime-prevention tips, week-in-review, statistics/reports, staff contacts, and more. Subscribe online at www.mendota-heights.com/publications Make a Difference - Adopt a Hydrant During a fire, every second counts and firefighters need quick access when they arrive on the scene. There are over 970 fire hydrants in the fire department’s coverage area. When it is snowing, buried hydrants cause dangerous delays for our firefighters. Having a fire hydrant clear of snow and weeds makes them visible, accessible, and shortens emergency response times. Sign up to Adopt-A-Hydrant by calling the fire secretary at City Hall at 651.452.1850. This program allows residents to claim respon- sibility for shoveling out a fire hydrant after a heavy snowfall and making sure the hy- drant is clear of grass and brush during the summer and fall seasons. Thank you for this valuable and potentially life- saving service this provides to your neighbors and the community. Tree Donation Thank You Thank you to the MOM’s Club for their generous donation of a new tree at Victoria Highlands Park! It is a great addition to the park. Holiday Light Recycling Recycle holiday lights, electrical, appliance and phone cords starting November 15 to January 31, 2019, courtesy of Pro Act. Lights attached to wreaths, holly, or trees must be removed first. Bring your string lights and cords to City Hall and look for the collection bin in the front entryway. Holiday lights are also accepted year- round at The Recycling Zone in Eagan. Cord adapters, battery packs, plastic rope lights and CFL lights are not accepted. For more visit www.dakotacounty. us search Recyling Zone. Partially funded by Dakota County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 4 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS4 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTSNEW DEVELOPMENTS2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for the community is wrapping-up, and soon the city will be finalizing the final draft document for distribution to the adjacent communities and outside agencies (watershed districts, DNR, etc.) for review. This review period can take up to six months to complete. Once this review period has completed, the city will then forward the plan on to the Metropolitan Council for official review, whereupon completion of their review, the plan is sent back to the city for any changes and later adoption by the City Council. This final acceptance and action will likely take place in mid-2019. More information and related scheduled meetings will be made available on the city’s web- site at www.mendota-heights.com, the city’s Facebook page, Twitter and other public postings and announcements. If you have any questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or these future meet- ings, please call Community Development Director Tim Benetti at 651.255.1142 or email timb@mendota-heights.com. Henry Sibley High School In May of 2018, the voters in Independent School District No. 197 approved a $117 million building bond for structural and mechanical maintenance upgrades at all the district’s school buildings, which included modernizing classroom and education spac- es, improving fine arts and athletics spaces and addressing school parking lot safety and handicapped accessibility. On October 16, 2018, ISD No. 197 received approval from the city to install new athletic im- provements on the Henry Sibley High School campus, located at 1897 Delaware Avenue. The improvements include a new athletic field with synthetic turf; a new 9-lane all-weather run- ning track; an open plaza/gathering space; new home and visitor bleachers seating; elevated press box; team room/storage building; concession/restroom facility, and ticket booth. These improvements are expected to be completed by fall of 2019, just in time for the HSHS War- rior football season. The Reserve at Mendota Village The Reserve at Mendota Village, the new 139-unit, market-rate apartment facility located in the Mendota Plaza at Highway 110 and Dodd Road, is now fully open and is accepting applica- tions for leasing space. WoodSpring Suites Hotels The new Woodspring Suites Hotel project at 1380 Northland Drive is un- derway and scheduled for completion later this year or early 2019. The new hotel will offer 122 rooms with over 48,000 sq. ft. of space. Mendota Apartments Michael Development has now begun construction on the first phase of a new 70-unit, market-rate apartment building on the former Mendota Motel site, located at 2180 Highway 13. The second phase will consist of approxi- mately 64-68 units of market rate se- nior (aged 55+) housing on the former Larson Garden Center, located at 2160 Hwy. 13. Both apartment buildings are scheduled for opening and leasing in mid to late 2019 or early 2020. HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 5COMMUNITY SAFETYThings That Make You Go “Hmm…” There may be times you are uncertain whether to call for police, call 911, or call the po- lice non-emergency line. Calling 911 may be the recommended response in more cases than you think. Test your responses to the following scenarios: SCENARIO: There’s an unknown person or vehicle in the neighborhood, lurking or driving slowly, approaching homes, going door-to-door and peeking in windows, mailboxes and/or cars. RESPONSE: Call 911. We would rather have the chance to investigate suspicious activity than miss an opportunity to thwart crime. Provide as much detail as possible, and whenever possible get a plate on the vehicle. SCENARIO: You receive a phone call from someone alleging to be the IRS and they are coming to arrest you, so when asked you provide your credit card information to avoid an arrest. RESPONSE: Always hang up on scammers making threats over the phone. NEVER confirm or give out personal information, especially bank, identity or credit card info. If you did, call and report it immediately to your police department and notify your financial institutions. For this, you can call the non-emergency line at 651.452.1366. SCENARIO: You hear screams from somewhere near your home. You look outside, but it is dark and you do not see anything. Do you go back to bed and think maybe someone else will call? RESPONSE: CALL 911. If it was you or a loved one being assaulted, wouldn’t you want someone to call? SCENARIO: You discover your unlocked vehicle had been rifled through overnight, or your locked vehicle broken into. Only loose change and sunglasses were stolen. RESPONSE: CALL 911. Report the incident as criminal activity immediately. Tracking locations of such incidents helps law enforcement, and where there is one, there are often others. Knowing what property is stolen can often help the investigation. SCENARIO: You were in a minor car accident, without personal injury, and your front bumper is hanging loose. You exchange information with the driver and wonder if you should call the police. RESPONSE: CALL 911 and report the accident, especially if the damage may be at least $1,000 in value. If you both drive away without reporting the accident, most law enforcement will not take after-the-fact reports, except for hit-and-run accidents. Better to call than not call and wish you had. Is it a Scam? Whether it is through phone, text, email, or social media, scammers use loneliness, guilt and fear to manipulate their victims. Don’t fall for it! Become scam-savvy by recognizing the signs and learn how to avoid being scammed. You know it’s a scam if:  Someone threatens you with your arrest or other action.  Someone entices or demands payment in the form of a money order or gift card.  Someone entices or demands your confidential/private data or security information.  You have to cash their check first in order to receive promised goods, merchandise or services.  In written communications the gram- mar, spelling and language usage is poor.  It sounds too good to be true! TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED: DO check it out! Research the phone number and/or web link address, and go to www.ftc.gov to research and report scams. DO watch for love/romance scams! Watch for fake online profiles from persons in other states or countries claiming to have had setbacks or financial hardships, but with your financial help you could be together at last. DO hang up on fraudulent phone calls and ignore random links in emails. Do not answer calls from phone numbers or names you do not know – let them leave a message. DO NOT be intimidated! Legitimate agencies or businesses do not, and should not, threaten or blackmail you, including the IRS. Do your research first and check in with the source. Still not sure? Call your police department or discuss with a trusted family member or friend. Sometimes another perspective is all you need to make a safe decision. Register for the Emergency Alert Program Would you like to stay informed when a critical incident or emergency that might affect you, or your family, is occurring? Then register at the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) website. By registering, you will receive notifications on incidents occurring in up to five loca- tions in Dakota County (home, work, school, daycare, loved ones, etc.) regardless of where you and your cell phone are located. In the event of an emergency, DCC is limited to land line notifications unless you register your cellular phone with the DCC mass notification provider Everbridge. You can enter multiple phone numbers and email addresses as well. To take advantage of this great safety opportunity, please visit: www.mn-dcc.org/community-notification. 6 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS SOS! Stop Over-Salting Winter in Minnesota usually includes dealing with a lot of cold, snow, and ice. Keeping our paved surfaces safe for drivers and pedestrians during times of snow and ice is important, however, using too much salt can be harmful to our surface waters and the wildlife that depend on them. Only ONE teaspoon of salt can permanently pollute FIVE GALLONS of water. When unused salt makes its way down our storm drains, it is not treated by stormwater treatment features designed to remove other pollutants such as nu- trients and sediment. The chloride in salt can harm or kill fish and other aquatic life, and can be harmful to pets. Once salt enters our surface waters it is very difficult to remove, and often is never removed. It can even contaminate our groundwater and drinking water. Salt can also prevent lake stratification and interfere with natural lake turnover. Homeowners and business owners can help to reduce salt use by doing the following: • Do not over-apply! Use only 4 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. • Use salt only when it will be affective. More salt does not mean less ice! Typical deicing salt is only affective at 15 degrees Fahrenheit and above. • Shovel and remove snow sooner rather than later. The more snow you remove, the less ice is formed, and the less salt is needed. • Choose a snow removal service that is certified by the MPCA in Level 1-Snow and Ice Control Best Practices. • Sweep up extra salt and reuse it! For more information on how you can help visit: www.pca.state.mn.us/featured/ snow-removal-do-it-better-cheaper-and-pollution-free. The Recycling Zone Residents may bring unwanted or broken small household electronics, such as toasters, vacuums, and coffee makers to The Recycling Zone for free recy- cling. Residents may also drop off materials collected at their curb and food and beverage cartons, such as juice boxes, milk, soup, and wine cartons, are also accepted. And the recycling possibilities don’t stop there. Dakota County resi- dents can recycle everything from leftover paint to fluorescent bulbs to batteries for free, too. Dakota County charges a $10-per-item fee to recycle all sizes and types of televisions and monitors from residents. If you have questions, please call 651.905.4520 before bringing items to The Recycling Zone. Drop-Off Hours for Residents* Wednesday: 9 am–8 pm Thursday: noon–8 pm Friday: 9 am–5 pm Saturday: 8 am–5 pm * The Recycling Zone is closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Recycling Zone, 3365 Dodd Road, Eagan, is open all year long, four days a week. For a complete list of accepted items, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search The Recycling Zone. Partially funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. 6 : CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTSGREEN COMMUNITIESLeave the Leaves Many of us were delighted to see more but- terflies in our gardens this year than in the last few years. Maybe it was because we se- lected plants that caterpillars and adult but- terflies need! Caterpillars ate milkweed and other plants provided, and sipped the nectar from the flowers in your yard. To keep them healthy, there is one more thing you need to do for them this year – resist the urge to clean up! A few species of butterflies in Minnesota migrate south, like the Monarch and Painted Lady butterflies, but many other species laid eggs this summer. These species overwinter in Minnesota as eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis or adults. You can help them survive by pro- viding shelter in the form of unshredded fallen leaves for all stages of butterflies. Piles of fallen leaves pro- vide protection from the cold winter, and insulation and cover from predators. Leaves and flowering plant materials left to stand-in- place over the winter also support other beneficial insects. Queen bumble bees, who have mated in the fall, burrow into bare soil about an inch or two. They depend on fallen leaves for insulation. Other bees lay their eggs in standing flower stems where the eggs overwinter. When you rake and bag leaves, and cut down standing flowering plants, you destroy the habi- tat butterflies and other wildlife depend on – and you also lose out on many other benefits of leaves. Fallen leaves are good for so many things: mulch, fertilizer, weed control and soil amendment. They soak up large amounts of precipitation and then release the mois- ture slowly over time. If you have lawn that you want to clear of leaves, rake them whole into a nearby perennial flower bed, mulch around your trees, or move them to an out-of-the-way area of your yard. You will be rewarded in the spring with even more butterflies and beneficial insects who will emerge to find the plants you provided for them. HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 7 Winter Break Fun Drkula’s Bowling & Movie December 27 Start your winter break off with fun, interactive bowling at Drkula’s Bowl in Inver Grove Heights. In the afternoon we will enjoy the movie Mary Poppins Returns at the AMC The- ater. Please bring a bag lunch and beverage. Concessions will be available at the theater. Ages: 6-13 years old Fee: $25 per child Drop off at City Hall 9:30 am/Pick up at City Hall 4:00 pm Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall Big Thrill Factory & Swimming December 28 Kids will spend the morning at the ultimate entertainment ven- ue Big Thrill Factory in Oakdale. Please bring a bag lunch and spending money if you want to play extra games at Big Thrill Factory. We will spend the afternoon at Central Square Commu- nity Center’s indoor pool swimming while listening to music. Ages: 6-13 years old Fee: $30 per child Drop off at City Hall 9:30 am/Pick up at City Hall 3:15 pm Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall Flag Football Camp December 26 -27 Sports Unlimited programs are designed in partnership with Park & Recreation Departments, Community Education and Home School groups. The administration and promotion of the camps are handled by the sponsoring agency while SU’s main focus is giving the children a fantastic camp experience. SU pro- grams are designed for boys and girls of all ages regardless of skill or ability. The camps are based on the philosophy of provid- ing all children with the opportunity to develop sport skills in a safe, fun and non-competitive setting. Learn the rules of flag football while working on team play and sportsmanship through skill development and games. The fol- lowing skills will be taught: passing, catching, kicking, and strat- egies. 10:00 am-1:00 pm West Saint Paul Dome Ages: 6-12 years old Fee: $45 per player Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS : 7PARKS & RECREATIONWinter Registration Open Now! Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or in person at City Hall. Blade with the Blue February 2 Join the Mendota Heights Police Department for a fun day of recreational hockey skills and games. Par- ticipants will enjoy friendly challenges in: Fastest Skater, Passing, Shooting Accuracy, and Longest Goal. After the challenges, team up with police officers for 3-on-3 hockey games. Children must provide their own equipment. 1:00-2:30 pm 6-9 year olds 2:30-4:00 pm 10-13 year olds Friendly Hills Park - Outdoor Rink Free: registration required. Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall Royal Ball February 10 Your little princess and prince are invited to our 4th Annual Royal Ball. We will have crafts, games, meet and greet with real princesses and princes, DJ, refreshments and dancing. Come in your favorite royal cos- tume. Register now, space fills quickly! 4th grade and under (10 years old and under) 3:00 – 5:00 pm Concord Exchange Bldg, South St. Paul Fee: $20 per child Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall Family Movie Night Februray 9 The City of Mendota Heights and TriDistrict Community Education proudly present Picture Perfect - Family Movie Night! Bring some snacks and a blanket and get ready to enjoy a family- friendly movie on the big screen. Don’t forget to check out MH Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page to vote for the movie we’ll be viewing. All children under the age of 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event. Preregistration is not required, but greatly appreciated. Call 651.403.8313 to register and to ask questions, or visit www.tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com. 6:30 - 8:30 pm Henry Sibley High School Auditorium 1897 Delaware Avenue Par 3 Thank You Thank you for a great year at the Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course. We had a total of 7915 rounds of golf played this year! We hope to see you back on our course in 2019. PRSRT STDU.S. Postage PAID Permit #32324 Twin Cities, MN ******ECRWSS******POSTAL CUSTOMER      City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 www.mendota-heights.com HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS WINTER 2018 ISSUE: 114 City Directory Council Members: Neil Garlock, Mayor 651.775.3850 Ultan Duggan 651.452.5179 Joel Paper 612.237.1133 Liz Petschel 651.454.3256 Jay Miller 651.994.0482 Staff Members: City Hall 651.452.1850 Mark McNeill, City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Ass’t. City Administrator Mike Andrejka, Building Official Tim Benetti, Community Development Dir. Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief Ryan Ruzek, Public Works Director Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director Lorri Smith, City Clerk Police Department Emergency 911 Police Administration 651.452.1366 Kelly McCarthy, Chief of Police Public Works Facility 651.454.4059 Terry Blum, Public Works Superintendent © Copyright 2018 City of Mendota Heights 1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 am – 4:30 pm www.mendota-heights.com Follow Us Learn more about the City of Mendota Heights and keep updated with happenings by following the city online. Facebook.com/MendotaHeightsMN Twitter.com/@mendota_heights Facebook.com/MendotaHeightsPD Facebook.com/MHParksandRec Twitter.com/@MHeightsPD OUTDOOR ICE SKATING This is a great opportunity to improve your skating skills. A joint program with Mendota Heights and West Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Departments. Join us for our 5-week program at Friendly Hills Rink in Mendota Heights to improve your skating skills while having fun. Register online at mendotaheights.revtrak.net or at City Hall January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2. Class Fee: $35 per child PARENT AND TOT BEGINNERS Intermediate and Funstyle-Freestyle 3 - 5 years 5 + years 6 + years  10:00 - 10:30 am  Class 1: 10:40-11:10 Class 2: 11:20-11:50  11:20 - 11:50 am  Adults must participate with child.  For skaters with no previous experience. Learn basic skills.  Our highest level offered with extra freestyle moves. Warming House Hours and Locations The City of Mendota Heights has three outdoor hockey and pleasure rinks that are open, weather permitting, from December 20 until early March. A rink attendant will be on duty during the regular warming house hours listed below. The outdoor rinks and warm- ing houses will be CLOSED and outdoor programs will be cancelled when the air tem- perature is below zero. Please keep children home on these days. For up-to-date informa- tion concerning ice rinks, please call the ice rink/warming house hotline 651-255-1174. Friendly Hills 2360 Pueblo Lane Marie Park 1780 Lilac Lane Wentworth Park 739 Wentworth Ave Warming House Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Non-school/vacation days and most holidays 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm Christmas Eve 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Closed Christmas Day New Year’s Eve 12:00 to 4:00 pm New Year’s Day 12:00 to 6:00 pm