2019-06-21 Friday NewsLegislative Wrap Up
The public is invited to attend a
town hall meeting to recap the
2019 Minnesota Legislative
Session on Monday, June 24,
from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at City
Hall. Local legislators will be
presenting and available to
answer questions, including
Representatives Ruth
Richardson, Rick Hanson, Frank Hornstein, and Senator Matt Klein.
Watch LIVE: Comcast Xfinity Channel 14, CenturyLink Prism Channel 8414,
webstream at www.townsquare.tv or on Town Square TV Facebook Live https://
www.facebook.com/townsquare.tv/.
Upcoming Public
Meeting Dates
June 24
Legislative Wrap Up Town Hall
Mtg | 6:30pm
June 25
Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00pm
July 2
City Council Mtg | 7:00pm
July 4
City Hall & Public Works Closed
July 5
City Hall Closed (Public Works Open)
July 9
Joint Parks & Rec Comm with City
Council Mtg | 6:30pm
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June 21, 2019
from the City of Mendota Heights
Fire Station Sales & Use Tax Exemption Update
Representative Ruth Richardson shared at the June 18 City Council meeting that the
sales and use tax exemption passed in the last legislative session. This provides an
estimated $190,000 cost savings on materials purchased for the fire station
improvements project.
Mendota Heights City Hall
1101 Victoria Curve
www.mendota-heights.com
651.452.1850
City Hall Lobby Hours
M-TH: 7am-4:30pm
F: 7am-11:30am
Police Department Lobby Hours
M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
FRIDAY NEWS
Street Crack Sealing Project to Begin
The City of Mendota Heights is starting a crack sealing street project beginning Thursday,
June 20 or Monday June 24 depending on weather. Streets scheduled for work are
highlighted on a project map: http://bit.ly/MH_Street_Map_062019. These same streets
will receive a chip seal in mid-July.
For questions or more information on this project, please contact the Mendota Heights
Engineering Department at City Hall: 651.452.1850.
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
At its meeting of June 18, the City Council adopted to support the formation of a joint
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) Committee with the City of West St. Paul, with
potentially other local cities joining. The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign creates a
network that coordinates and connects agencies, organizations, resources and employers
for the purpose of proactively supporting those affected by military deployments, as well
as retired, former, and disabled veterans. The first step will be to establish a cross-
community steering committee. Watch for further information as this initiative develops.
Grand Opening of Marie Park Tennis Courts
Tuesday, June 25 | 5-6:30pm
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly
renovated Marie Park Tennis Courts. Members of the USTA will be present to put on
FREE fun tennis activities for all members of the community. About 25% of the
renovation costs were funded through a grant from the USTA.
Seeking Input on Mendota
Heights Parks
The City’s new civic engagement tool
through Polco is gaining participation.
This free online program enables
residents to provide feedback to
posted questions via their preferred
digital device, at a time and place
convenient for them.
The newest batch of questions are
centered on the parks in Mendota
Heights. If you’re not on Polco yet,
now’s a great time get started!
Participate in Polco by visiting
https://polco.us/mendotaheights
or by downloading the app for iOS or
Android.
2040 Comprehensive
Plan—
Final Draft Approved by
City Council
At its meeting on June 4, the City
Council approved the final draft of
the City’s 2040 Comprehensive
Plan Update. The plan will now be
sent out for adjacent jurisdictional
review including surrounding
communities and local agencies. To
view the final draft visit: https://
www.mendota-heights.com/
index.asp?SEC=320D5DB8-C925-
4819-9DF2-BE3231E48499. 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.
New Questions are
Ready for Your Response
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times per year
Rarely/Never
EAB Prevention Program Continues for Residents
The City has continued a partnership with Rainbow Treecare to treat privately owned ash trees. This partnership
offers a citywide discount; watch for a postcard with program details to land in your mailbox soon if you haven’t
received it already. Additionally, you can take steps to prevent the spread of EAB by doing the following:
Don’t move firewood! EAB can
emerge from the infected wood
for two years after cutting.
Avoid removing, pruning, or
cutting of ash trees during the
active period (May 1 –
September 30)
Consult a tree care professional
to decide if treating healthy, high-
value ash trees with systemic
insecticide is a feasible option.
Look for signs of EAB:
woodpecker activity, D-shaped
exit holes, blonding or light-
colored patches of missing bark,
defoliation, and slow leaf-
emergence.
Remove infected trees and
dispose of wood and debris properly, by sending them to the nearest Ash Tree Waste Disposal Site during the
low-activity period (Oct. 1 – May 1), and within your quarantine area (Dakota County).
For more information visit the City website: https://www.mendota-heights.com/index.asp?SEC=A69ACDA2-90AA-
40AC-8097-3BB22E78C754
Mendota Heights Par 3 is Open
The Par 3 is open! Play the 9-hole, par 27
golf course or 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 at the Par 3
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.
Sunday, June 23 at 2pm
$15 per participant
Join the MH Police and Fire Departments for a recreational round of
golf at the Par 3. Meet and mingle with officers and firefighters who
serve your neighborhood. Groups are welcome to register together,
and groups/participants without foursomes may be paired with
others for play. All ages are welcome! Participants receive a T-shirt
and light refreshments will be provided. Register at https://
secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog under Par 3
Programs.
Enjoying Music in the Park
Spring/Summer
** Registration is Open **
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
Golf lessons & leagues
Tennis lessons & leagues
Field trips
Summer camps
Summer playground program
Parks & Recreation
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Bears and kids alike enjoyed interacting with The Teddy Bear Band this
past week as part of the free summer concert series at Mendakota Park.
Fireworks Display
Thursday, July 4 at 10pm
Mark your calendars for this community fireworks display! Fireworks
will be launched from Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota
Drive.
Registration
is still open!
Workout Series atMendakota Park
Join us for FREE summer workouts in a
beau�ful outdoor se�ng! In partnership
with Any�me Fitness, all ages are invited to
par�cipate in this Team Training session.
Workouts feature a large-group-style circuit
training for all fitness levels. Classes last 45
minutes to one hour.
July 17 | 6:30pm
Aug 14 | 6:30pm
Sept 11 | 6:30pm
Join us for a FREE summer program bringing recrea�on to neighborhood parks!
There will be ac�vi�es and equipment for youth such as games, sports, cra�s,
and more! No registra�on required ─ ages 6-15 years.
June 24 | 1:30-3:00pm Marthaler Park (1625 Humboldt Avenue, WSP)
July 16 | 11:30am-1:00pm Harmon Park (230 Bernard St. W., WSP)
July 24 | 1:00-3:00pm Southview Park (275 Westview Dr., WSP) July 24 event is with the WSP Police Department
July 30 | 2:00-3:30pm Wentwork Park (739 Wentworth Ave, MH)
Aug 12 | 3:30-5:00pm Harmon Park (230 Bernard St. W., WSP)
Summer Outdoor Entertainment at Mendakota ParkJoin us for these FREE shows throughout the summer, featuring something for everyone!
July 10 | 7:00pm
The Shaw Brothers
There’s something for
everyone when The Shaw
Brothers band plays. Enjoy
music from rock, pop,
country, and everything in
between.
July 24 | 6:30pm
Kidsdance DJ
Grown-ups and kids alike
will enjoy this mega fun
dance party featuring the
family-friendly Kidsdance.
This is an interac�ve DJ
experience playing the
ho�est new music and
coolest classics ─ with tons
of ac�vi�es to get everyone
moving!
Aug 8 | 7:00pm
The Goombas
Rock to the tunes of The
Goombas band, whose
mission is to learn, prac�ce,
perfect and perform dance
and party music with a
unique group of friends,
within an enjoyable rock
band se�ng.
Sept 7 | TBD
Movie Night
Sit back and watch a
family-friendly movie on
the big outdoor screen!
The movie will be selected
by vote.
More Outdoor Fun in the Parks
Hosted by Parks & Recrea�on The City of Mendota Heights | www.mendota-heights.com Mendakota Park | 2171 Dodd Road | Mendota Heights
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/
Tips to Green Your Work Day
Print Less
Instead of printing out an itinerary for every attendee at the
meeting, pull up the agenda on the projector. Or print just
one to pass around at the very start and ask for feedback or
questions. When you do print, print in black and white and
on both sides of the paper. Set your default setting to those
settings. Ask for IT support if you need to.
Computer Power
At the end of the night, turn off your computer and
monitors to avoid electricity draw when you are not at
work. This so called “vampire” draw really does add up:
According to the US Department of Energy, an appliance
constantly drawing one watt of electricity is equivalent to
9kWh per year, adding up to $1 in annual costs per
appliance. Think of how many appliances there are at your
home or workplace!
Flatware
Bring your own plate and cutlery to work to leave in your
desk; that way, you’ll never be caught without! This will
dramatically decrease the amount of trash and disposables
you go through. When you are going to a fast food
restaurant for lunch, tell them “no napkins, no spoon
please!” to help reduce unnecessary waste.
Our collective actions to add up.
From the Archives
An extension of the 72” culvert at Dodd/110—July 1997.
This
week!
Duckling Rescues
It was a busy week with the rescue of 15 ducklings!
Separate batches of ducklings fell into sewer grates at Park
Place and Linden Street. Thankfully, separate rescues
between public works employee Rich Burrows and Officer
John Larrive returned the feathered friends back to their
natural environment.
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
JUNE 21, 2019
CHIEF
Kelly McCarthy
CAPTAIN
Wayne Wegener
SERGEANTS
Eric Petersen
Tanner Spicer
Peyton Fleming
POLICE OFFICERS
John Larrive
Todd Rosse
Chad Willson
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
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DWI/OBSTRUCTION—1XXX DAKOTA DR 06/14/19, 0234 HOURS
Officer stopped out with a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Dakota Drive. After investigation, the
driver was found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest for DWI. The passenger refused to exit the
vehicle, and was arrested for obstruction of legal process and assaulting a peace officer.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT—1XXX NORTHLAND DR 06/14/19, 1257 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Northland Drive on the report of a possible assault taking place.
After an extensive investigation one party was arrested and transported to the Dakota County Jail on
Domestic Assault charges.
HARASSMENT—17XX LEXINGTON AVE 06/05/19, 1205 HOURS
Responded to a report of harassment in the 1700 block of Lexington Avenue. The reporting person wanted
to make a report for information purposes only at this time. No charges filed.
DRUGS/DWI—8XX MARIE AVE 06/14/19, 1934 HOURS
Officers responded to the intersection of Dodd and HWY 62 for a driving complaint of a vehicle swerving
while driving. Upon arrival in the area the vehicle was parked on the 800 block of Marie Ave. Officer
conducted a field contact with the driver. During the interview the driver swallowed a baggie of suspected
narcotics. The driver was transported to the hospital to be evaluated.
DWI/ACCIDENT—VICTORIA RD/DIANE RD 06/15/19, 0040 HOURS
Officers responded to a two vehicle accident near Victoria Rd and Diane Rd. Upon speaking with drivers, it
was determined that one was intoxicated and arrested for DWI. Party was brought back to the Mendota
Heights Police Department, when he began showing signs of possible injury from the crash. He was
transported to Regions Hospital. A search warrant for his blood was signed and executed at the hospital.
Case pending blood test results.
CHECK WELFARE—7XX HWY 62 06/15/19, 1445 HOURS
Responded to the 700 block of Highway 62 on a report of a confused motorist. Subsequent investigation
led to transporting the person home to Bloomington and the vehicle was left on the scene. The person's
Power of Attorney was contacted and information will be referred to Hennepin County Social Services for
follow-up.
DWI—HWY 13/35E 06/16/19, 0059 HOURS
While on routine patrol officer observed a vehicle driving above the posted speed limit confirmed by radar.
Made traffic stop, driver showed signs of impairment. Failed FST's and PBT. Driver arrested for DWI.
Transported to the Mendota Heights Police Department where he submitted to a breath test. Transported
to the Dakota County Jail where he was booked and released for 4th Degree DWI.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT—24XX WINTHROP CT 06/16/1540 HOURS
Officers responded to the 2400 block of Winthrop Court on the report of a Domestic situation taking place.
After officers investigated the incident a juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to the Dakota
County Juvenile Detention Center.
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ATTEMPTED THEFT FROM AUTO — 2XXX HAVERTON RD 06/16/19, 0144 HOURS
Officers responded to reports of a vehicle that was just broken into. Officers checked the area and
determined that nothing was taken from the vehicle and the reporting party had interrupted the males
breaking in. Officers checked the area but did not find the suspects or the vehicle.
THEFT/DRUGS—9XX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 06/16/19, 1803 HOURS
Squads dispatched to the 900 block of Sibley Memorial Hwy on a theft of candy bars. Suspect was located
and would not identity herself. Once at DC Jail, suspect was identified and a small baggie of suspected
narcotics was found on her person. Booked DC Jail for 5th degree drugs and theft.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT—9XX CHIPPEWA AVE 06/17/19, 0210 HOURS
Officers responded to the 900 block of Chippewa Ave on reports of a female beating at the window wanting
her stuff back. Upon arrival officers determined that a male at the residence had assaulted the woman and
they were in a domestic relationship. The male was arrested for domestic assault and transported to jail.
MAIL THEFT—WINSTON CIRCLE 06/17/19, 0845 HOURS
Resident reported seven outgoing checks stolen from their mailbox. Checks were placed in the box and flag
raised at 0845 and at about 1000 the door was open and the checks were gone. Stop payment placed on
checks. Case pending investigative follow up.
THEFT — 7XX EVERGREEN KNOLL 06/17/19 1108 HOURS
Officers received a report in reference to a past action theft report. A resident of the 700 block of
Evergreen Knolls realized that her purse and an iPad were missing from her home. The iPad's tracker
showed that it was in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. The case is under investigation by officers.
THEFT — 21XX DODD ROAD 06/17/19, 1654 HOURS
A woman called to report that her car had been broken into while parked near the 2100 block of Dodd
Road. Her debit cards were stolen and used at various locations. The investigation is ongoing.
FOUND PROPERTY — 25XX CONCORD WAY 06/17/19, 2107 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to the 2500 block of Concord Way for a set of keys that were found in the street.
The keys were logged into the evidence room for safe keeping.
AOA — 35E NORTH 06/18/19, 0045 HOURS
Officers assisted Eagan Police with a felony stop after a vehicle they were pursuing crashed on Interstate
35E near Shepard Road. Adult male taken into custody.
THEFT — 24XX PILOT KNOB ROAD 06/18/19. 2023 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to the 2400 block of Pilot Knob Road for a theft report. A cell phone was stolen off a
work desk.
4th DEG DWI — HWY 62 06/18/19, 2218 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 62 and Dodd Road. After
investigation, it was found that the adult male driver was intoxicated, and he was placed under arrest for
DWI. The male was transported to the Dakota County Jail to be booked and released.
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5th DEG DRUGS — 10XX WINSTON CIRCLE 06/19/19, 1132 HOURS
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Winston Circle to assist another police agency in locating a suspect
involved in a Felony level Restraining Order Violation. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest, produced
a vape pen with suspected THC Oil, a small amount of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The
suspect was released to the other agency on their charges. The case is pending the results of the drug
testing from the Dakota County Drug Task Force.
DWI — LEXINGTON AVE 06/20/19, 0404 HOURS
Officers observed a vehicle traveling well above the speed limit on Interstate 35E N traveling under Wagon
Wheel Tr. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver switched seats with a passenger in
the vehicle in an attempt to confuse the officer. Officers were able to easily determine who was driving be-
cause they observed the change. Officers determined that the true driver showed signs of intoxication and
determined that he was impaired. Officers arrested the original driver for DWI. A sober passenger drove
the vehicle home.
TAMPER WITH MOTOR VEHICLE — 22XX OCALA COURT 06/20/19, 2359 HOURS
Responded to the 2200 block of Ocala Ct on a report of a car that had been entered overnight, a garage
door remote was taken but later found in a neighbor's yard. Garage was empty due to remodeling and the
door to the house was locked. No suspects or evidence. Report for information purposes only.
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06/14 - 06/20 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 213 5,739
Police Reports 30 558
Citations 42 804
Warnings 39 1,244
Response Time Average 6.26 6.59
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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
DAKOTA COUNTY
JUVENILE CURFEW
ORDINANCE
Kids under 12 years of
age need to be home
between 9pm-5am,
Sunday through Thurs
& between 10pm-
5am Friday &
Saturday.
Kids between the
ages of 12-14 need to
be home between
10pm-5am, Sunday
through Thurs &
between 11pm-5am,
Friday & Saturday.
Kids between the
ages of 15-17 need to
be home between
the hours of 11pm-
5am, Sun-Thurs &
between 12am-5am
Friday & Saturday.