2019-03-15 Friday NewsPublic Meeting Announcement
There will be a Planning Commission Workshop to discuss the 2040
Comprehensive Plan on Monday, March 18 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
18 MAR
March 15, 2019
from the City of Mendota Heights
Upcoming Public
Meeting Dates
March 18
Plan Comm Workshop | 6:00pm
2040 Comprehensive Plan
March 19
City Council Meeting | 7:00 pm
March 20
Airport Rel Comm Mtg | 7:00 pm
March 26
Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00 pm
April 2
City Council Mtg | 7:00 pm
April 9
Parks & Rec Comm Mtg | 6:30 pm
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FRIDAY NEWS
Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Positions
The City is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
Public Works: maintenance workers
Par 3 Golf Course: clubhouse workers, golf assistants, golf instructors
Recreation: recreation leads, playground assistants,
Tennis Program: tennis instructors, tennis assistants
Visit https://www.mendota-heights.com/employment for more information, application
materials and instructions. Positions are open until filled.
Parks Celebration Sponsorship is Open
Calling all businesses and organizations! The City is
seeking sponsors for the annual Parks Celebration
Event; sponsorships are a wonderful way to connect
with the local community. Sponsors have the
opportunity to host a community movie night
kickoff on May 31, host a booth at the Parks
Celebration event June 1, or simply make a donation to
support this family-fun event. Donations cover event
expenses such as bounce houses, face painting, a petting
zoo, and more. Details online at: https://www.mendota-
heights.com/index.asp?SEC=7C35E4A1-2207-41B6-8565
-84AB5DC7C90A&DE=3E0EC6C7-DF58-485A-9953-40A23B09A83C
March Food Drive at City Hall
Donate non-perishable food items to Neighbors Inc as part of the MN Food Share
March Campaign — a friendly competition between 300 Minnesota-based food shelves.
Neighbors Inc. will benefit from the food donated, and have an opportunity to earn
extra funding for their organization. Suggested donation items include: peanut butter,
pancake mix and syrup, squeeze-style jelly, plastic jars of pasta sauces, canned fruit &
vegetables, and shampoo. Donations may be dropped off in the City Hall lobby,
M-F, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Cash donations are accepted online at:
https://www.neighborsmn.org/donate-neighbors/.
Safe Storage of Chemicals During Flooding
Dakota County is recommending that residents check sheds, basements and garages for
paint and other chemicals—and get them moved off of the ground. There is a potential
for a toxic mix when water comes in contact with chemicals. An even better option:
bring your household chemicals to The Recycling Zone for free disposal.
Register for
FREE Landscaping
for Clean Water
Workshops
Native Gardens
Raingardens
Lakeshore Buffers Would you like to learn how to
design a native garden, create a
raingarden, or lakeshore
stabilization buffer? The Dakota
County Soil and Water
Conservation District is offering
FREE introductory
workshops on creating
beautiful gardens to keep our
waters clean. Workshops begin
in March and run through
June. Click on the
attached documents for more
information. Online registration
is available at
www.DakotaSWCD.org/
CleanWater_Form.html.
Mendota Heights Residents Tree Sale
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 Comprehen-
sive Plan update is now underway. To learn more visit: https://www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp?SEC=320D5DB8-C925
-4819-9DF2-BE3231E48499
Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission Workshop | March 18 | 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers
If you have any questions on the proposed comprehensive plan update or meetings, please call Community Development
Director Tim Benetti at 651.255.1142 or email timb@mendota-heights.com.
Order your tree today at: http://treetrust.org/get-a-tree/mendotaheights/
Parks & Recreation
Recreation Fee Assistance
Program Available
A Recreation Fee Assistance Program is
available to eligible Mendota Heights
residents for participation in recreation
programs. Click here for qualification
details, eligible program information, and an
application. For more information contact
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith
Lawrence: meredithl@mendota-
heights.com | 651.255.1354
Spring/Summer
** Registration is Open **
https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-
heights-mn/catalog
Golf lessons
Golf leagues
Tennis lessons
Tennis leagues
Field trips
Summer camps
Sports Unlimited camps
Summer playground program
New Recreation Registration Software
Registration for spring and summer recreation programs is open
through a new CivicRec software system. Users will need to
create a new account in order to register. Create an account
and view youth and adult programs at: https://secure.rec1.com/
MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog.
Thanks for the Great Skating Season!
All outdoor skating rinks are now closed. Thank you to the over
3,200 skaters this season!
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Friends of the Parks and Trails
Plant Sale thru April 19
Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County is offering a
selection of trees, shrubs, vines, and roses for your yard or balcony. Included in
the sale are the usual favorites, as well as blueberries, currants, plum, redbud,
maple, elm, blue spruce, lilac, hydrangea, clematis, mock orange, and many
other varieties. With a focus on pollinator-friendly plants, new this year is the
perennial native liatris (commonly known as blazing star) – a favorite of
monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Purchase for yourself, or donate a Tribute Tree as a gift or memorial
which is then planted in a Mendota Heights Park (or other park of your
choosing). Order online at https://shop.friendsoftheparks.org/annual-tree-
sale or pick up a brochure at City Hall during business hours. Orders must
be placed and paid for by April 19, and are picked up on May 4, from 9:00
am to 1:00 pm, in Maplewood. Tribute Trees are available to purchase year-round and are selected, placed, and
planted by park staff in the spring following the purchase.
Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that has been promoting and protecting parks, trails, and
open space for 34 years. Donations to the parks are tax-deductible. For more information visit www.friendsoftheparks.org.
Did you Know?
“Flushable” wipes should not actually be flushed? Wipes
are generally made from plastic that does not break
down in water treatment facilities, causing major
damage to pipes and systems. Please remember to
throw away baby wipes, face and makeup wipes, and any
other wipe you buy, in the trash. The same goes with
feminine products of all kinds.
From the Archives
Photo: CC Imagemore Co., Ltd./Corbis
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
MARCH 15 2019
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
Leif Vandersteen
INVESTIGATIONS
Nick Gorgos
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER
Steve Hilyar
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER
Josh Rosenberry
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
Mike VerWay
Flooded Basement?
MOLD. Disinfect items the water has come in contact with.
Mold causes respiratory issues.
CONTAMINATED WATER. Groundwater may contain
contaminants like gasoline, pesticides, lead, etc. If you
suspect this, contact a damage restoration company.
CARBON MONOXIDE. Portable generators are often
used if electricity goes out. Using one indoors poses a risk of
carbon monoxide.
CROSS‐CONTAMINATION. Thoroughly wash items that
have been in contact with the water. If they are porous,
consider throwing them away. Be especially cautious in
children’s items.
COMMON CAUSES
Storm Water Backup
Sewer Water Backup
Failed Drain System
Cluttered Downspouts
Downspout Distance
Landscape Slope
Pavement Slope
Plumbing Leaks
Poor Foundation
Poor Windows
A common flooding or leakage issue
here in Minnesota is ground
water due to one of the
common causes. Whether the saturation is due to
rain or melting snow, water pressure pushes
moisture against the foundation of the home. If
groundwater rises above the level of the
basement floor, leakage occurs.
CLEAN UP
Act as quickly as possible to salvage any
belongings.
Use a pump or wet vac to suck up as much
water as you can.
Haul out wet items to dry.
Get as many dehumidifiers and fans going as
you can.
Pull off baseboards and moldings.
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POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY — MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD/ARBOR CT 03/08/19, 1342 HOURS
Officer responded to the report of a vehicle that had gone off the road into a snow bank near the
intersecƟon of Mendota Heights Road and Arbor Court. The vehicle was located by officers and the driver
refused to idenƟfy himself. The driver was advised he was under arrest and fled on foot. A short foot
pursuit ensued and the suspect was eventually taken into custody. The driver was found to have
outstanding warrants.
FOUND PROPERTY — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 03/08/19, 1511 HOURS
Wallet found in the 1000 block of Hwy 13 was turned into the police department. The only item in the
wallet was fake foreign driver's license. Officer was unable to track down the owner of the wallet. The
wallet has been placed in evidence for safe keeping.
FRAUD — 1XXX RIVERSIDE LN 03/08/19, 1523 HOURS
On the 1000 block of Riverside Lane, an officer took the report of fraudulent charges on a credit card. The
informaƟon was obtained as part of a scam where the suspect took control of the vicƟm’s computer.
LOST PROPERTY — 2XXX PILOT KNOB RD 03/08/19, 1526 HOURS
Officer took a lost property report from a party in the 2000 block of Pilot Knob Rd. Business owner reported
that during an audit, part of a firearm was found missing from documented inventory. No theŌ suspected.
Report requested for documentaƟon purposes only.
TRAFFIC STOP — HWY 62 03/09/19, 0013 HOURS
Officer stopped a vehicle westbound on Highway 62 near Lexington Avenue for swerving over the lane line.
Driver was in possession of a fake ID. Driver was cited and released.
THEFT — 1XXX ESTHER LN 03/09/19, 0823 HOURS
VicƟm had package delivered to the 1000 block of Esther Lane but never received it. VicƟm has contacted
USPS who is invesƟgaƟng the incident.
WARRANT ARREST — HWY 62/DODD RD 03/09/19, 1633 HOURS
Officer traveling near the intersecƟon of Highway 62 & Dodd Road made a random license plate query that
returned the r/o being revoked and having mulƟple warrants. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was
arrested on an outstanding warrant.
PD ACCIDENT — SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 03/12/19, 0000 HOURS
Driver was driving south on Sibley Memorial Highway when she came upon a mail truck and passed it on
the leŌ. As she was merging back into her own lane, she said that something fell off of her passenger seat.
She bent over to get what fell. As she was distracted, she drove into a mailbox at a residence. She pulled
over to report the damage. Police arrived and took pictures of the damage to the car and the mailbox. Both
the homeowner and the driver received a copy of the case number for their insurance companies.
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DWI — HWY 62/DELAWARE AVE 03/12/19, 0021 HOURS
Officer iniƟated a traffic stop for a speed violaƟon on Highway 62 near Delaware Avenue. Upon speaking
with the driver, the officer could smell a strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside
the vehicle. The driver stated she drank one glass of wine earlier in the evening. Officer conducted a
roadside field sobriety test. The driver submiƩed to a PBT and blew over the legal limit. Officer arrested the
driver for DWI and transported her to the Dakota County Jail where she was booked and released for 4th
Degree DWI.
RECOVERED PROPERTY — DODD RD/2ND AVE 03/12/19, 0349 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to the area of Dodd Road and 2nd Avenue on a report of a vehicle blocking the road.
Officer arrived and found the vehicle was abandoned in the roadway. Officer later discovered the vehicle
was reported stolen from the City of West St. Paul. The vehicle was impounded and West St. Paul PD was
advised.
THREATS — 1XXX DODD RD 03/12/19, 0827 HOURS
ReporƟng party’s granddaughter was threatened while at school. InvesƟgaƟon complete and all parƟes
were advised of the outcome.
BURGLARY — 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 03/13/19, 1216 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to a burglary where reporƟng party stated that there was an unknown male who
entered the underground garage and stole items from vehicles.
THEFT — 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 03/13/19, 1707 HOURS
Dispatched to a theŌ report at the 2000 block of Lexington Ave. The reporƟng party stated that items were
taken from her vehicle. She stated that the vehicle was parked in the underground parking garage.
PD ACCIDENT — 1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 03/13/19, 1914 HOURS
Officers responded to locaƟon on a two vehicle accident. The suspect vehicle was not on scene. The driver
of the suspect vehicle was located and they explained they thought they just hit a snowbank. ParƟes
exchanged informaƟon.
BURGLARY — 2XXX LEXINGTON AVE 03/14/19, 1558 HOURS
Dispatched to a burglary call at the 2000 block of Lexington Ave. The reporƟng party stated that her
apartment had been gone through and that she was missing items. No suspects at this Ɵme.
Have a Safe Week!
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3/8 ‐ 3/14 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 202 2,400
Police Reports 21 233
Citations 39 313
Warnings 57 517
Response Time Average 7.64 6.88
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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 Vacation/House Check Request online form is
available on our website; you can also complete a form
found in our lobby, or simply give us a call!
MHPD offers a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of
the PD where Dakota County residents can safely &
anonymously dispose of their prescription drug
medication. This program is mainly meant to keep
narcotics off the streets and dispose of medications in
environmentally sound ways.
** No needles/sharps. Visit the Green Guide for tips.
** Please visit the Dakota County Recycling Zone for
helpful resources for all safe disposal solutions.
Car Seat Checks—TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Please visit the MN DPS for more information. Questions/Comments?
Email us at:
pdrecords@
mendota-heights.com
Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366.
Need Public Safety Response? Call 911
Using a roof rake will help
alleviate stress on both you
and your roof. SomeƟmes
snow can weigh up to 30
pounds per square foot.
Some roofs aren't built to
withstand that weight.
A roof rake is metal or
plasƟc and about 16 to 20
inches wide on the end of
an extension pole which
allows you to pull snow off
the roof. Pulling about 10
to 15 feet should be
sufficient.
Never remove snow while
on top of the roof for
obvious reasons. It is not
safe to use a ladder.
If you home conƟnually has
a problem with ice
damming, be sure to call a
professional.
ROOF
RAKING