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2019-04-05 Friday NewsPublic Meeting Announcement There will be a Planning Commission Workshop to discuss the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. MAC Quarterly Airport Listening Session There will be a community listening session, arranged by the cities of Mendota Heights and Sunfish Lake, on Wednesday, April 24, 7:00pm to 9:00pm in Mendota Heights’ City Hall Council Chambers. Attendees are encouraged to submit any comments or questions prior the to session using an online form: https://www.macnoise.com/our- neighbors/public-input-meeting-form. This session will be available to watch live and on demand https://www.townsquare.tv/webstreaming and on cable Channel 18. NCAA Final Four Flying into the Twin Cities The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is counting down to the big events being hosted this year in Minneapolis for the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Championships. This series of games and associated events will take place April 2-8, and will bring many visitors to the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Residents may notice unusual amounts of aircraft activity at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and surrounding general aviation airports, and in the skies above. The busiest air travel days are anticipated to be April 5-6 for fans arriving and April 8-9 for fans departing. Learn more: https:// www.macnoise.com/news/ncaa-2019-final-four-flying-twin-cities 24 APR 11 APR Invitation for Request for Proposals— Residential or Commercial Development Opportunity The City of Mendota Heights is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) of a new development opportunity on city-owned lands, located in The Village at Mendota Heights (near the NE quadrant of Hwy. 62 and Dodd Road). These parcels were acquired by the city a number of years ago, and the City Council will be selecting a developer – or team, to bring a development concept to the city. To view the Request for Proposal information and details including location, parameters of the proposal and anticipated schedule: https://www.mendota-heights.com/vertical/Sites/%7BA0FB05B5-4CF8-4485- 84AA-0C48D0BC98D7%7D/uploads/RFP_Village_Lots_042019.pdf. For questions please contact Community Development Director Tim Benetti at (651) 255-1142 • timb@mendota-heights.com, or Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek at (651) 255-1152 • ryanr@mendota-heights.com. April 5, 2019 from the City of Mendota Heights Upcoming Public Meeting Dates April 9 Parks & Rec Comm Mtg | 6:30pm April 11 Planning Comm Workshop | 6:00pm April 16 Public reception honoring Jerry Murphy Community Service Award Recipient Mr. McKasy | 6:00-7:00pm City Council Mtg | 7:00pm (To include Jerry Murphy Community Service Award Presentation) April 17 Airport Rel Comm Mtg | 7:00pm April 19 Public Works Closed (City Hall Open) April 23 Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00pm April 24 MAC Airport Listening Session | 7:00pm Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com 651.452.1850 Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm Stay Connected: Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsMN Facebook.com/ MHParksandRec Facebook.com/ MendotaHeightsPD Twitter.com/ @mendota_heights Twitter.com/ @mheightsPD FRIDAY NEWS City Hall— Business Hours Change To provide improved service, the City Council has approved summer business hours at City Hall. These hours better accommodate contractor and resident needs for an earlier opening time during the busy summer season. The new hours will go into effect Monday, April 29 and run through Friday, Sept. 27. Please note that these hours do not affect MHPD or Public Works building hours. The lower level doors to the police area at City Hall will remain open on Friday afternoons for walk-in traffic. City Hall Summer Hours April 29 –Sept 27 Monday thru Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm Friday 7:00am-11:30pm Police Department Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Saturday, April 27 | 10am-12pm Spend the morning at Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake, or Valley Park assisting with garbage and landscape debris removal, raking, clearing sediment, buckthorn removal, and more. There will be kid-friendly and adult-only tasks available. Volunteers should bring work gloves, wear closed-toe shoes, and appropriate clothing. Work equipment, bags, and safety vests will be provided as needed. At 11:30am volunteers will gather at Mendakota Park for a tree planting (weather permitting) and appreciation with snacks, beverages, and games. Register online: https:// secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights- mn/catalog Or register by contacting Natural Resources Technician Krista Spreiter at 651.255.1123 | kspreiter@mendota- heights.com. Waiver forms will also be available at the parks on event day for on-site registration. Register Today for the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run Supporting Special Olympics Minnesota Saturday, June 1 Registration: 7-8:30am | 5K Start Time: 9am @ The Village at Mendota Heights intersection of Main Street & Market Square Support more than 8,200 athletes of Special Olympics of Minnesota by participating in the 5K on Saturday, June 1. Proceeds support year-round sports training and competition for these talented athletes. Registration is $25 before 6pm on May 31, or $30 on the day of the event. Participants will receive a T-shirt and have an opportunity to compete for awards in age categories 19 and under, 20-49 Open Division, and 50+ Master Division. There will be an awards ceremony and prize drawing upon conclusion of the race near the finish line. Register online: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog or in- person at City Hall. Registration forms are available on the City website and at the City Hall counter. 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. To learn more visit: https://www.mendota-heights.com/ index.asp?SEC=320D5DB8-C925-4819-9DF2-BE3231E48499 Upcoming Meetings: Planning Commission Workshop April 11 | 6:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers to focus on Chapter 10 Implementation 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. 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 FREE Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops 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 run through June. More information/online registration: www.DakotaSWCD.org/ CleanWater_Form.html. Now Hiring for Summer Seasonal Positions The City is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions: Public Works: maintenance workers Recreation: playground assistants Visit https://www.mendota-heights.com/ employment for more information, application materials and instructions. Positions are open until filled. 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 ** Par 3 Opening Tuesday, April 9 ** Be one of the first players at the opening of the Mendota Heights Par 3 this Tuesday! The Mendota Heights Par 3 Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 27 golf course owned and operated by the City of Mendota Heights. The course features a forgiving layout and caters to golfers of all ages. In addition to golf, the Par 3 offer a 9-hole footgolf course. Footgolf is a combination of golf and soccer. Bring your own ball or rent one at the course. Call 651.454.9822 to schedule a tee time Tee times are recommended for golf and footgolf. Visit https:// www.mendota-heights.com/par3 for current rates. The course is located at 1695 Dodd Road in Mendota Heights. 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 Parks & Recreation From the Archives The Convent of the Visitation— Severe Weather Awareness Week April 8-12 There will be two statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 11 at 1:45pm and 6:45pm. Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will sound in a simulated tornado warning. This is a wonderful opportunity to practice severe weather plans at home, in the workplace, and in the community. There are also awareness topics for every day during this week: Monday: Alerts & Warnings; Tuesday: Severe Weather, Lightning and Hail; Wednesday: Floods; Thursday: Tornadoes; Friday: Extreme Heat. Learn more: https://dps.mn.gov/ divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Pages/severe- weather-awareness-week-program.aspx 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. Cut out and post this handy picture guide of what CAN be recycled at your home/workplace. Tip: lids, caps & product labels, envelope windows and staples can be included with recycling. Spring Clean-Up Day Saturday, May 4 8am -12 pm @ Mendakota Park, 2171 Dodd Road Keep the community clean by environmentally disposing of broken and unwanted items! Review pricing below for specific disposal costs. The City has partnered with Dakota County to make this event more affordable, with reduced pricing on many items versus prior years. This event is limited to Mendota Heights, Lilydale, Mendota and Sunfish Lake residents only. Identification is required to verify your address. Materials Accepted Miscellaneous Car Load ……….………. $ 6 SUV/Mini Van Load ……..$ 9 Pickup Load ……………. $13 Trailer Load (4x4x8) …... $24 Mattress/box spring (ea).. $10 Appliance..……………….$ 9 Appliance w/ Freon …..…$10 Tire without rim …. …...$ 6 Tire with rim …………... $10 Scrap metals …………… Free Bicycles ………………… Free Electronics Microwave……………….$ 7 Lamp/fan ……… …..…....$ 3 Scanner/fax machine...….. $ 5 Inkjet printer…………… $ 9 All-in-one printer………. $12 LCD/Plasma TV………… $ 9 Tube-style TV monitor…$15 Flat Screen Monitor……..$ 8 Add $20 if screen is broken VCR/DVD player……….. Free Land phone……………... Free Small appliances (toaster, clock, blender, etc.)…... Free NOT ACCEPTED: yard waste, items that can be recycled curbside, household hazardous waste, business waste, and contractor/home remodeling debris. For disposal of items not accepted, check the Green Guide: https:// www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/RecyclingDisposalGuide/Pages/ default.aspx Payment by cash or check only. For residents of: Mendota Heights Mendota Lilydale Sunfish Lake 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 Food Drive at City Hall —Ends April 10! 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. 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/. Order your tree today at: http://treetrust.org/get-a-tree/mendotaheights/ Mendota Heights Residents Tree Sale Thru May 11 Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale Don’t miss the Recycling Association of Minnesota’s annual compost bin & rain barrel sale! Dakota County Residents can enjoy 30% off of their order by applying promo code “Dakota” at check out. Orders will need to be picked up at your selected distribution site. The closest pick-up locations are April 27 in Maplewood, or June 1 in St. Paul. Learn more and order online: https://recycleminnesota.org/work/compost-bins-rain-barrels/ A Reminder on Black Plastic Black plastic cannot be recycled. Please put black plastic, from take-out containers, roasted chicken containers, etc. in the trash. Spring Cleaning If you or a loved one has an abundance of gently-used items that are in good condition to donate, consider donating to Bridging. Bridging is a nonprofit serving the greater Twin Cities area that provides furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. Since 1987, Bridging has served nearly 90,000 local Twin Cities households and reduces landfill space by 10 million pounds each year! There are two convenient locations: Bloomington and Roseville. Bridging can come to your house to collect your belongings for a fee, or you can drop off your items for free. Gently used items accepted:  Furniture  Mattresses, pillows, sheets, etc.  Housewares  Small appliances and electronics  Mirrors, artwork, pictures, etc.  Grandma’s extra china she doesn’t need  AND MUCH MORE! For more information check out https://bridging.org Spread the Word—Subscribe to Weekly City News Online Visit www.mendota-heights.com. Go to Our City/City Publications/Subscribe to Friday News For subscription removals or other questions, please email Communications Coordinator Sharon Deziel at sharond@mendota-heights.com. The New Adopt-a-Drain Program is coming to a Storm Drain near You! Have you taken a look around your street lately? Is your street filled with sediment, leaves, grass clippings, or other debris? While leaves and grass clippings seem ‘natural’, when it comes to surface water quality, they are considered a pollutant, because they add more nutrients to our surface waters and cause harmful algal blooms, and lower oxygen levels. This can be harmful to animals, people, and aquatic life. Everything that’s in the street, including leaves, grass clippings, sediment, oil, gas, and garbage all find their way to our lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands, often untreated. Now there is a new program that is available to Mendota Heights residents, created by Hamline University and the Metro Watershed Partners. This program allows citizens to take action to improve water quality in their community. The program is called Adopt-A-Drain and signing up is simple! Just click on the link below, enter your address, and choose a drain near your house. When you volunteer to adopt a storm drain, you are helping to keep harmful pollutants and nutrients out of lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams that cause excess algae blooms. These blooms block sunlight and prohibit the growth of plants that provide habitat, as well as depleting much needed oxygen for fish and aquatic life. Adopting a storm drain simply involves keeping it free of sediment, trash, leaves, and other debris by sweeping and collecting it at least twice a month. Please use caution and follow the safety procedures on the Adopt-a-Drain website. You can even track how much you are collecting using the website. It is a simple, easy way you can help do your part to improve water quality in our community! Online sign-up at: https://www.adopt-a-drain.org/ 1 The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department APRIL 05 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 SPRING DRIVING SAFETY TIPS  Spring rain brings slippery road conditions and flooding. According to the Federal Highway Administration, rain was a culprit of 46 percent of all weather-related crashes from 2005 to 2014, and wet pavement in general accounted for 73 percent. Slow down and drive carefully: The first few rainy days of spring can produce exceptionally slippery roads due to oil and other leaked fluids mixing with rainwater, so slow down and increase your stopping distance when it's raining (up to 4 times normal stopping distance).  Check your lights: Since spring rain can make driving visibility difficult, make sure all your lights work, including headlights, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, parking lights, and brake lights.  Replace your wiper blades: Worn-out wiper blades may not be doing a good job of clearing water away from your windshield. Check your wiper blades and replace them if necessary (usually once a year).  Check your tire pressure: Harsh winter weather can deflate your tires. Make sure you have enough air in them once spring rolls around.  Keep your eyes peeled for bad road conditions: Remember that our harsh winter weather breeds potholes and other driving obstacles that we have seen quite a bit of this season.  Watch out for animals: This is especially important during the early mornings and evenings when animals are most active, especially deer, that are most active at dawn or dusk.  Spring also brings cyclists and pedestrians out of hibernation. Driving alongside cyclists and pedestrians can make traffic maneuvers, from turning right to parallel parking, more dangerous. STAY SAFE AND ENJOY THE WARMER WEATHER! 2 DWI — Hwy 13 03/29/19, 0124 HOURS While on routine patrol Officer came across a vehicle stopped in the turn lane at the intersection of HWY 13 and Victoria Curve. The driver of the vehicle was unconscious; Officer attempted to wake the driver. The driver woke up and drove the vehicle into a sign. Driver attempted to complete SFST; the driver was arrested for DWI. Driver processed at the Mendota Heights PD and transported to the Dakota County Jail. DRUGS — 1XXX Northland Drive 03/26/19, 0820 HOURS A vehicle was stopped for not having a license plate near the 1XXX block of Northland Drive. Officers observed the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. A search was conducted and marijuana and paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle. A citation was issued to the driver. THEFT — 2XXX Stockbridge Road 03/29/19, 1027 HOURS Resident came to the lobby to report theft of packages. Order was shipped and delivered sometime in January according to retailer. Resident has not received the packages. Retailer is requesting a police report before reimbursing customer. TRESPASS — 1XXX Northland Drive 03/29/19, 1417 HOURS Officers were called to a hotel near the 1XXX block of Northland Drive for a subject who was yelling and swearing at staff. It was found that he was denied a room because he didn't have an ID. After clearing the situation, Officers were called back in reference to the couple two more times before they were verbally trespassed from the establishment and driven to a different hotel. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — 494 Westbound 03/29/19, 2325 HOURS Officer stopped vehicle WB on 494 from Delaware for speed. Vehicle smelled of potent unburnt marijuana. Driver admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle. Driver was cited for possessing a small amount of marijuana. DOG BITE — 1XXX Acacia Drive 03/30/19, 1700 HOURS Officers were dispatched to conduct a follow-up report that took place on the 1XXX block of Acacia Blvd. regarding a dog bite. 3 DWI — HWY 55 03/31/19, 0057 HOURS Officer observed a vehicle driving erratically and trunk open near Highway 55 and Highway 13. Officer initi- ated a traffic stop for the moving violations and while speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Officer conducted a roadside field sobriety test and the driver blew over the legal limit. The driver was arrested and booked into the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor DWI. DRUGS — 1XXX Dodd Road 03/31/19, 1028 HOURS Officers were called to check on a woman who was behaving strangely near the 1900 block of Dodd Road. On scene, the woman claimed to be fine and embarrassed. Officers followed the vehicle to ensure the woman drove safe. She nearly caused an accident and was stopped. She was found to be under the influence of a narcotic. She was arrested and a search warrant for her blood was conducted. She was booked into the Dakota County Jail for the possession of narcotics. VANDALISM — 2XXX Copperfield Drive 03/31/2019, 1900 HOURS Officers responded to the 2XXXblock of Copperfield Dr. on reports of a vandalism. A vehicle was found with profanity written on it with soap. After investigating, it was determined to be an April Fools prank by one of the child's friends. POSESSION OF MARIJUANA — HWY 13 03/31/19, 1927 HOURS Officer observed vehicle parked on bike trail in 1XXX block of Hwy 13. Officer made contact with driver who immediately apologized for parking there, explaining they were just stopping to smoke a blunt quick. Multiple baggies of marijuana recovered from vehicle. Two individuals cited and released. DWI — 494 Westbound 03/31/19, 2351 HOURS Officer stopped to check on a vehicle pulled over on the side of exit ramp on I -494 to Pilot Knob Road. While speaking with the driver, Officer could smell the strong odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. Officer conducted a road side field sobriety test and the driver blew over the legal limit. Driver was arrested and booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for 4th Degree Misdemeanor DWI. THEFT — 6XX Arcadia Drive 04/01/19, 1756 HOURS Officer responded to the 600 block of Arcadia for a theft from mail box. Resident reported a check was stolen from her mail box and the suspect attempted to cash the check at a bank. Information was gathered and will be forwarded to investigations. 4 SUSPICIOUS PERSON— Hwy 13 North 04/02/19, 0530 HOURS Dispatched to a suspicious activity call at the intersection of Victoria Curve and HWY13. The reporting party advised that there was an unknown male that was going through her boyfriend's vehicle. The reporting party said that the male took of on foot and she followed him to the intersection. Officers responded and searched the area for the male but were unable to locate. Officers gathered information and a report was written. THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE — E Street 04/02/19, 0500 HOURS Victim's vehicle was gone through and items taken while parked in the 100 block of E Street in Mendota. Other vehicles in the area had been gone through and items taken as well. Possible suspect in custody. Investigation on-going. PD ACCIDENT — 7XX Market Street 04/02/19, 1143 HOURS Responded to 700 block of Market Street on a report of a two car accident. The white Nissan Rogue was parked in the lot. The driver of the blue Toyota entered the lot, pulled into a parking spot and struck the Nissan. Citation given to the adult driver of the Toyota for Instructional Permit Violation. Drivers swapped information and were provided with this case number. PD ACCIDENT — Hwy 13 04/02/19, 1000 HOURS An Officer was checking the welfare of a reported homeless camp near the intersection of Highway 13 and 2nd Avenue. The Officer was turning around due to flooding and struck a park bench. Minimal damage was caused to a patrol car. FOUND PROPERTY — 5XX Emerson Ave 04/02/19, 1345 HOURS Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Emerson Ave to take a report of recovered ammunition shells. The shells were disposed of.. WARRANT SERVICE — 1XXX Northland Drive 04/02/19, 2355 HOURS Burnsville Officer advised that there was a male with a felony warrant on the 1XXX block of Northland Dr. Officers checked the area and the room the male was staying in; Officers were unable to locate the male. Report written. 5 TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE— 9XX Delaware Ave 04/03/19, 1151 HOURS Officers took a report on the 900 block of Delaware Avenue referencing a man's vehicle that had been gone through overnight. The vehicle had been left unlocked so there was no damage. Nothing was missing and there is no suspect information. The case is inactive. THEFT — 7XX Mendota Heights Road 04/03/19, 2013 HOURS Officer took a report of a cell phone that was stolen on the 700 block of Mendota Heights Road. The cell phone was tracked through an app to the 1300 block of Robert Street. The cell phone was entered into NCIC as stolen. DAR/UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE — 35E Southbound 04/04/19, 0013 HOURS Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a speed violation on I-35E and Wagon Wheel Trail. Upon investigation, the Officer discovered the driver was revoked and did not have insurance on the vehicle. Officer impounded the vehicle and issued the driver a citation for Driving After Revocation, Speed, and Uninsured Vehicle. Driver was given a ride to a local gas station where he called for a ride. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — 8XX Sibley Memorial Hwy 04/04/19, 1332 HOURS A suspect was seen running away from an abandoned property near the 800 block of Sibley Memorial Highway. Officers located three suspects fleeing on some nearby railroad tracks. Officers caught the suspects and placed them in custody. Statements were taken from all three and one was charged with damage to property. The suspects were released. Have a Safe Week! 6 3/29 - 4/04 2019 YTD Calls for Service 217 3,153 Police Reports 29 298 Citations 36 427 Warnings 70 763 Response Time Average 7.02 6.72 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 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 -Motorcyclists are three times more likely to be injured and five times more likely to be killed in a crash. -Please share the road and keep your eyes peeled for motorcyclists, especially when visibility is compromised by weather! -Check your mirrors and blind spots for motorcyclists before changing lanes and at intersections since motorcycles are small and harder to see. -Look twice for motorcyclists before pulling out at an intersection or changing lanes. -Wait to be sure a motorcycle is turning before pulling out into an intersection. ALWAYS CHECK BLIND SPOTS AND MIRRORS!