2019-09-20 Friday NewsFiscal Year 2020 preliminary budget and
proposed levy approved
At its meeting on September 17, the City Council adopted the preliminary budget and
proposed tax levy for fiscal year 2020.
The preliminary levy increased 7.28% over 2019. As a result, a typically-valued home of
$408,000 in Mendota Heights will see an approximate increase of 5.1%, which will
amount to an annual increase of $80. This is for the City’s portion of the property taxes.
The total General Fund budget for 2020 is just over $9.6 million, which is 6.43% greater
than the 2019 budget. Notable increases for next year are employee wages and benefits,
especially in health insurance premiums; the addition of a full-time office assistant to
support recreation programming and registration, as well as fully funding an additional full
-time Public Works maintenance worker who began in April of this year.
Also included in the budget are one-time capital expenditures totaling $514,000 enabling,
among other items, the purchase of a new Mack Truck for Public Works, a sprayer to be
used by Public Works and the Par 3, and a first year update to the City’s Natural
Resources Plan which was last updated in 2002. FY 2020 will also see the first full year of
levy for the General Obligation Bonds for the fire station’s construction project.
The adopted preliminary budget and levy will be the numbers used when Dakota County
notifies property owners of their prospective 2020 tax levy in November. The City
Council will hold a public hearing at its December 3rd regular meeting when it is
expected to take final action to certify the budget and levy for next year. The dollar
amounts adopted this week as the preliminary budget and levy are an established cap;
final numbers can be reduced by the City Council, but cannot be increased. Details on
the preliminary budget and proposed levy can be found within the City Council
September 17, 2019, agenda packet via https://www.mendota-heights.com/agendaminutes.
Upcoming Public
Meeting Dates
September 24
City Council Work Session | 4:00pm
Planning Comm Mtg | 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 2
City Council Mtg | 7:00pm
Reminder:
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meetings will take place on
Wednesdays, beginning at
7:00pm, on 10/2, 10/16, and 11/6.
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September 20, 2019
from the City of Mendota Heights
Mendota Heights City Hall
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F: 7am-11:30am
Police Department Lobby Hours
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FRIDAY NEWS
Public meeting announcements & reminders
There will be a City Council Work Session to discuss code changes regarding
charitable gambling, massage therapy, alcohol licensing and the possible
establishment of a City Commission for Pilot Knob, on Tuesday, September 24 at
4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda packet can be accessed via https://www.mendota-
heights.com/agendaminutes.
The last Airport Relations Commission meeting for 2019 will be at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 20 at City Hall. There will not be a meeting on December 18.
24 SEPT
City Hall Business Hours
At its meeting on September 17, the City Council authorized what had been City Hall
summer business hours to continue, through the end of September 2020, as follows:
City Hall Lobby Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Police Department Lobby Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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We want to hear from you!
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device, at a time and place convenient for them. Community survey questions are posted periodically on a wide range
of topics. Users can remain anonymous, and responses are viewed as totals. Responses enable the City to effectively
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Westbound I-494 near Mendota Heights
closing Sept. 20-23
Motorists traveling on westbound Interstate 494 between I-35E
in Mendota Heights and Highway 5 near Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport will encounter a full closure beginning at
9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.
Crews will begin closing the following ramps at 7 p.m., prior to
the full closure:
Dodd Road to westbound I-494
I-35E to westbound I-494
Pilot Knob Road to/from westbound I-494
Traffic will be detoured around the closure via I-35E and
Highway 77/Cedar Avenue. Motorists also should expect single
-lane traffic on westbound I-494 between Highway 149/Dodd
Road and I-35E. During the closure, motorists should plan
ahead and give themselves additional time to reach their
destinations.
The closure is needed so crews can install a pipe beneath the
road as part of a larger project on I-494 to repave the road,
update drainage and repair seven bridges on an eight-mile
stretch of I-494 between the Minnesota River and Third
Avenue in South St. Paul.
During the two-year project, motorists can expect 14 full or
partial closures of I-494. Work is scheduled to be completed
by fall 2020, weather permitting.
For more information about this project or to sign up for email
updates, visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/I494invergroveheights.
For updated road condition information, call 511 or
visit 511mn.org.
Dog licenses no longer needed
after January 1, 2020
Beginning January 1, 2020, the City will no longer be issuing dog
licenses. Microchip technology installed by veterinarians has
become commonplace, and is more effective than traditional
metal licenses in reuniting pet owners with lost animals.
SUNDAY · October 13
Seasonal Skating
Instructor
The City of Mendota Heights Parks
and Recreation is accepting
applications for a seasonal Skating
Instructor. The Skating Instructor is
responsible for instructing individuals
at various levels and ages in learn to
skate programs and performs a variety
of duties including developing lesson
plans, preparing materials, instructing
classes and supervising participants.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age or older
Previous skating experience
Experience working with children
Ability to pass a background check
Must commit to the entire winter
season and have a willingness to
work outside
Must be able to work Saturday
mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. from January 4 to February 8,
2020
Hourly Rate: $15.50 to $16.25, DOQ
To apply: Complete a city
application and application
supplement. Position open until filled.
First consideration will be given to
applications received by 4:00 pm on
October 15, 2019.
Now Hiring – Apply Today!
Public Works Maintenance Worker
The City of Mendota Heights is currently accepting applications for the
position of Public Works Maintenance Worker. This position performs a
variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of City streets, parks
and utilities. The position will be primarily assigned to the Parks division
within the Public Works Department.
Essential duties and Responsibilities:
Perform turf maintenance including mowing, fertilization, seeding and
spraying; cut and plant trees and shrubbery in public areas.
Prepare and maintain baseball/softball, football, soccer fields and ice rinks;
flood ice skating and hockey rinks.
Inspect, install and maintain park playground equipment, fencing, and signs.
Operate heavy and light equipment including mowers, loader, skid steer,
backhoe, snowplow, trucks and miscellaneous equipment and tools.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance of park and recreation buildings
or equipment.
Perform cement, carpentry and painting of equipment, tools and facilities.
Perform cleaning and janitorial tasks at park facilities and public areas.
Assist with snow removal; operate sand and salt spreaders.
Perform manual tasks and other duties, as assigned
Hours of Work:
Normal hours of work are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The
position will be required to work weekends on a rotating basis to provide for
the ongoing maintenance and operation of Mendota Heights Parks and
Recreation and general City operations. This may include seasonal shift
changes that will involve alternative work schedules including regularly
assigned early morning hours and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Minnesota Commercial Class B
driver’s license
Ability to lift/carry/push/pull 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the
public and other city personnel.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including drug screen; ability to pass a criminal background check.
Desired Qualifications:
Previous work experience in parks and/or turf maintenance and
landscaping.
Previous work experience with turf irrigation system repair.
Possession of a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Hiring Salary Range: $21.85 to $31.35 per hour, DOQ.
To apply: Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, city
employment application and application supplement to Human Resources
by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2019.
Visit
https://www.mendota-
heights.com/
employment for
more information,
application materials
and instructions.
Sponsorship Applications
Accepted Until Sept. 20
Sponsoring Two Participants for the
Fall Master Water Stewards Class
The Lower Mississippi River Watershed
Management Organization (LMRWMO) is
sponsoring two participants for the Fall
2019 Master Water Stewards Class, a
$2,250 value for the classes. Applications
are being accepted until September 20,
2019. Note this deadline is earlier
for residents of the LMRWMO than
the typical application deadline. The
two successful applicants will be asked to
provide $250 towards the classes, which
will be reimbursed upon completion.
Apply Now! Applications are available
at masterwaterstewards.org. Please
contact Joe Barten, LMRWMO
Administrator, at (651) 480-7784 with
any questions.
Join your neighbors to protect your water
Across the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area and beyond,
individuals are joining with neighbors to make a significant difference in
the health of water in their communities. By becoming trained and
certified as Master Water Stewards, they have dreamed up, created,
and installed projects that make measurable impacts on water health.
Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort of
Master Water Stewards who want to make a difference in
their community. Priority deadline is September 20.
Master Water Stewards volunteer 50 hours of community service in
their initial year of certification, at least 25 hours each subsequent year,
and attend eight hours of continuing education to maintain their
certification. To date, stewards have accomplished a tremendous
amount through their service. They:
Have connected with thousands of people through outreach and
educational events
Have installed or planned more than 150 projects, including rain
gardens, rain barrels and cisterns, permeable pavers, pollinator
gardens, tree plantings, neighborhood outreach events and
buckthorn removals.
Are preventing millions of gallons of polluted runoff from entering
our lakes, rivers, and creeks each year. In the process these efforts
are removing algae-causing organic material, animal waste, gas and
oil spillage, excess salt, and other debris from our neighborhood
streets.
To learn more, citizens can visit masterwaterstewards.org or attend an
upcoming information session at one of the following locations (all
applicants welcome at either of the following sessions).
September 10, 6-7 pm – Freshwater Society,
2424 Territorial Road W, Saint Paul
September 17, 6-7 pm – Dakota County Western Service Center,
14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley
Find more information at masterwaterstewards.org.
Take part in a MnDOT
statewide Pedestrian System
Plan Survey
State highways often function as
community main streets—places where
people shop, work, go to school, and
much more, using many forms of
transportation. Walking is an essential
part of Minnesota’s transportation system
and an important contributor to the
health of our communities. For these
reasons, MnDOT is currently working on
a Statewide Pedestrian System Plan.
To help guide the plan, and prioritize
future pedestrian improvements and
investment on the state highway system,
please take part in a short online survey
at https://www.minnesotawalks.org/
participate/ . The survey takes about five
minutes to complete. To learn more, visit
the MnDOT Statewide Pedestrian System
Plan at https://www.minnesotawalks.org/.
September 21 | 7pm at Garlough Park (West St. Paul)
Last day to register!
Light up the night at the first annual, family-friendly Glow Dash! Enjoy
music and games before you walk, run, or push a stroller through a
lighted 1.36 mile dash.
This event is for all ages
and abilities (no dogs
please). Wear your
favorite glow gear, and
every participant will
receive a swag bag filled
with glow-in-the-dark
accessories and more.
Refreshments available
after the event. Sponsored by the Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, and
South St. Paul Parks and Recreation Departments.
Cost: $15 per participant Register under Special Events: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-
heights-mn/catalog
Create an account and view youth and
adult programs at:
https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-
heights-mn/catalog
Parks & Recreation
Field trips registration open for
fall non-school days
October 17 | Bunker Park Stables
Ages: 8 and up | $47 per child
October 18 | Sever’s Corn Maze and
Eden Prairie Community Pool
Ages: 6-12 | $35 per child
Reserve early! https://secure.rec1.com/
MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog or at
City Hall.
Mendota Heights Par 3 · 651.454.9822
Register for Winter Gymnastics
Saturdays, December 7–February 8
At Henry Sibley High School
Classes introduce young gymnasts to the sport in a safe, fun
environment. A variety of skills will be taught and developed on the
balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise and tumbling. This is an
8-week session.
Ages: 3-12
Tumbling Tykes, Tumbling Tots, Kinder Tumbling: $90 per child
Beginner, Advanced Beginner: $110 per child
Register: https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog or
at City Hall.
Recreation Fee Assistance
Program
A Recreation Fee Assistance Program is
available to eligible Mendota Heights residents
for participation in recreation programs.
Qualification details, eligible program
information, and an application can be found
at https://www.mendota-heights.com/
parksrecreation. For more information
contact Recreation Program Coordinator
Meredith Lawrence: meredithl@mendota-
heights.com or 651.255.1354.
Fix & Swap: Outdoor Gear
Sunday, October 6 | noon to 3 p.m.
Dakota Lodge in Thompson Park, 1200 Stassen Lane
Dakota County is hosting the first-ever outdoor gear Fix & Swap. Keep
usable clothing and gear out of landfills (or stashed in closets) while
building community! The event is free and open to all outdoor
enthusiasts. Bring usable outdoor gear for someone else and take
something you need. All tents, backpacks, camping gear and clean, usable
outdoor clothing of all sizes and genders are accepted. Anything in the
swap area is up for grabs.
Bring broken or torn items to the Fix-It Clinic offered at the same time.
Repair-savvy volunteers will guide residents through each step, from
troubleshooting to a completed repair. Common outdoor items that can
be fixed are zippers, backpacks, bikes and camping equipment.
More info: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/
Reduce/Pages/fix-swap.aspx.
Would you like to learn more
about recycling or
composting?
Meet others who are excited about
waste reduction and have the chance to
inspire others to help reduce waste in
Dakota County. Over a 6-week period
with one class each week, participants
hear presentations from local and
regional experts on waste reduction,
recycling, composting and solid waste and
go on field trips to relevant sites.
Upcoming classes:
Tuesdays, Sept. 24–Oct. 29 | 6:30-9 p.m.
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Parkway, Eagan Optional tour day: Wednesday, Oct. 23 |
9 a.m.–2 p.m. (tentative)
Registration is open!
Be the first to know about the next class.
Contact Jenny Kedward at 952-891-7043
or jennifer.kedward@co.dakota.mn.us.
Register and learn more: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/
Environment/CommunityInvolvement/
MasterRecycler/Pages/default.aspx
Upcoming local shred events
Saturday, September 28
Burnsville Maintenance Facility
13713 Frontier Court, Burnsville
9AM – 2PM
Friday, October 4
Pioneer Secure Shred
155 Irving Ave N, Minneapolis
Celebrate with low-waste parties! (Part 2)
Parties are great ways to celebrate milestones with friends and family, but
can sometimes produce a ton of waste at the end. With a little foresight,
parties can be made a little more “green,” and hopefully save you some
green.
Décor
Instead of buying disposable banners with movie characters that might be
out of style next year, invest in high-quality banners made with natural
fabrics. Etsy has many vendors selling felt and cloth bunting that will last
for decades and bring cheer to your home. Crepe paper can be a good
option as well because it comes in many colors, is affordable, and the kids
can help reroll it after the party for future use. Crepe paper can also be
composted after use.
Steer clear of glitter that is impossible to clean up and ends up in lakes
and rivers. Glitter is so small that it escapes most water treatment
facilities, ending up in the environment where it can harm wildlife.
Balloons ultimately end up in the trash and helium is a limited resource.
Skip the balloons and opt for fewer, more meaningful decorations at your
get together.
Watch for more on hosting low-waste celebrations in next
week’s issue!
From the archives
I-494 MN River Bridge dedication — November, 1982.
Emerald Ash
Borer
City Staff has begun
notifying residents if it is
suspected that ash tree(s) on their
property are infected with Emerald Ash
Borer. Removal on private property is
not required by City Code, but is
encouraged to help slow the spread, and
prevent dead and dying ash trees from
becoming a safety hazard. The City has
also begun removals of infected ash
trees within the Right-of-Way along
public streets, and within City-owned
land.
EAB is an invasive insect that attacks and
kills ash trees.
Signs of EAB infestation:
Canopy die-back
Blond patches on branches and/or
trunk
Woodpecker damage
Splitting bark
D-shaped exit holes
If you have an ash tree on your property
that is in the early stages of infection, or
has not yet become infected, treatment
may be an option. The City has
continued its partnership with Rainbow
Treecare to offer treatments to
residents at a discounted rate. Contact
Rainbow Tree Care directly if you are
interested in taking advantage of this
program: Rainbow Treecare's Discount
Program for Mendota Heights.
Regardless of your choice or ability to
treat your ash tree, consider replacing
your ash tree with another shade tree
species. Some good options for
replacement shade tree species are:
Basswood (Linden) Tilia Americana
Bur Oak Quercus macrocarpa
Cathedral Elm Ulmus ‘Cathedral’
Hackberry Celtis occidentalis
Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba
Ironwood Ostrya virginiana
Kentucky Coffee Tree Gymnocladus
dioicus
White Oak Quercus alba
For More information, please visit:
Mendota Heights EAB webpage.
Raking Leaves for Water Quality
As the leaves begin to fall, think about raking for water quality in the
weeks and months ahead. Leaves are often not considered “pollution,”
however when leaves and yard waste are washed into our surface waters
after it rains, they release nutrients that contribute to additional algae
growth. This can result in low oxygen levels, fish kills, and unsafe
swimming and recreation conditions.
When raking up leaves, branches, and debris from your yard,
dispose of them properly. Here are some good options:
Compost yard waste in your backyard. Addling leaves to a compost pile
is an inexpensive way to add nutrient rich fertilizer to your gardens.
Bring leaves to a compost site or other acceptable disposal site. Many
sites take leaves and other yard waste free of charge or for a small fee.
A list of sites in our area can be found here.
Till leaves directly into a garden, for added organic matter.
Short on time? Use a service such as TaskRabbit to hire out the task of
raking and/or removing your leaves for you!
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. 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/.
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The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department
SEPTEMBER 20, 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
Alex Randall
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
Dakota County Adult Drug Court Program
The Dakota County Drug Court program is a voluntary program that helps
serious and repeat drug offenders get the help and treatment needed to
overcome addiction and live drug and crime free in society. The program
brings together chemical dependency and mental health specialists with
professionals from the courts, social services and community corrections to
treat the addiction and many times mental health issues along with the
criminal behavior.
The court team is made up of a judge, prosecutor, a member of the Public
Defenders office, probation officer, law enforcement official (including our
own Chief McCarthy), community volunteers, a drug court coordinator from
Corrections and representative from the Dakota County’s chemical health
unit.
The Drug Court Programs across the state have been so successful there
have been a number of other types of courts added including: DWI Courts,
Family Dependency Treatment Court, Juvenile Drug Court, Mental Health
Court and Veterans Court. The treatment courts are the single most
successful intervention in our nation’s history for leading people living with
substance use and mental health disorders out of the justice system and into
lives of recovery and stability. They improve education, employment,
housing, and financial stability; and promote family reunification. Instead of
viewing addiction as a moral failing, they view it as a disease. Instead of
punishment, they offer treatment. Instead of indifference, they show
compassion.
Click here for more information about the Dakota County Drug Court Program.
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THEFT — 6XX 2ND AVE 09/13/19, 1317 HOURS
Dispatched to the 600 block of 2nd Ave on report of theft from a vehicle that occurred sometime after 9/2.
A new lawnmower that was still in the original box was taken. Vehicle was unlocked and parked in
driveway. No suspects or witnesses.
4TH DEG DWI — HWY 13/LONDON RD 09/13/19, 2255 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle near the intersection of Highway 13 and London Road. After
investigation the adult female driver was found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest for 3rd
Degree DWI.
THEFT—21XX LEXINGTON AVE 09/13/19, 1155 HOURS
Officers were called in reference to a series of thefts that had recently taken place near the 2100 block of
Lexington Avenue. The missing tools were not located in any of the on-line databases that track local pawn
shops. The reporting party was not able to provide any additional evidence or suspect information. The
case is inactive at this time.
3RD DEG DWI—HWY 62/HWY 13 09/14/19, 0015 HOURS
Officer observed a vehicle driving without any of the vehicle's exterior lights illuminated on eastbound
Highway 62 from Highway 13. Officer also observed the vehicle was swerving all over the road and initiated
a traffic stop for the violations. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell the odor of
consumed alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. The driver performed a field sobriety test and
was ultimately arrested and booked and released from the Dakota County Jail for Gross Misdemeanor Third
Degree DWI. The vehicle was impounded to Mark’s Towing.
MISSING PERSON — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/14/19, 0159 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to report of a male yelling. When officers made contact with the male,
he admitted to driving home from a party. Officers administered SFST's and the driver was placed under
arrest for DWI. The driver was booked and released from Dakota County Jail.
ASSIST OTHER AGENCY — ARGENTA TRAIL/HWY 55 09/14/19, 2350 HOURS
Officer assisted State Patrol with locating and stopping a vehicle that was believed to be driving while
impaired. Officer stopped the vehicle and State Patrol arrived on scene and subsequently arrested the
driver for DWI.
CANCELLED-IPS — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/15/19, 0031 HOURS
Officer conducted a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle. The adult male driver ’s status was found to be
Canceled—Inimical to Public Safety, and was placed under arrest.
FIRE CALL—7XX MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD 09/15/19, 0051 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Mendota Heights Road on a report of a tent that was on fire in
the road. Officer arrived and put the fire out using an extinguisher.
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2ND DEG ASSAULT—17XX RIDGEWOOD DR 09/15/19, 0228 HOURS
Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Ridgewood Drive on a report of two males who were going
through the caller's vehicle. Dispatch advised the suspects fled in a Ford Escape. Officer saw a vehicle
matching the suspect vehicle description and attempted to pull the vehicle over. The driver failed to stop
for the officer and crashed shortly after. The driver fled on foot and the passenger was apprehended. A
perimeter was set up along with a K9 track, however the driver was unable to be located. The passenger
identified the driver and a KOPS alert was sent out to neighboring agencies. Upon investigation it was
discovered the vehicle was stolen along with several license plates located inside of it. The vehicle was im-
pounded to Mark’s Towing.
WARRANT — PILOT KNOB/NORTHLAND DR 09/15/19, 0806 HOURS
A vehicle was stopped at the intersection of Pilot Knob RD and Northland Dr for a traffic violation. License
check showed driver had outstanding Dakota County warrant. Driver was arrested and transported to jail.
FOUND BIKES—18XX DELAWARE AVE 09/15/19, 1726 HOURS
Officer called to the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue to secure a blue Huffy brand bike that had been left
leaning against a utility pole for the past few days. Bike was secured into evidence for safe keeping.
ANIMAL CALL - 15XX DIANE RD 09/15/19, 1728 HOURS
Caller reported a dog aggressively charged into the street while walking their dog in the 1500 block of
Diane Rd. No people or animals were bitten. Caller wanted the incident documented.
MISSING PERSON — 1XXX DOWNING ST 09/15/19, 1800 HOURS
Reporting party reported missing person in the 1000 block of Downing St. While still on scene, received
notification that missing person was located in Nevada. KOPS alert sent out for Reporting person ’s vehicle,
which was said to have been parked at the MOA by the missing person. Exceptionally cleared.
FRAUD — 1XXX BROMPTON PL 09/15/19, 1824 HOURS
Officer was dispatched to take a report of fraudulent credit card activity on the 1000 block of Brompton
Place. A credit card was fraudulently used to purchase items off eBay and used for a rental car. The
investigation is active.
CAR VS PEDESTRIAN — 5XX HUBER DR 09/16/19, 0740 HOURS
Officers responded to the 500 block of Huber Drive on a report that a passenger vehicle had struck a
pedestrian. The vehicle collided into a truck & trailer and then skidded alongside the trailer where a
pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
THEFT—8XX BLUEBILL DR 09/16/19, 1033 HOURS
Home owner in the 800 block of Bluebill Rd. had mail stolen from the rural style mailbox last Thursday.
Home owner discovered the theft on this date when the check cleared the bank. The check was cashed at
US Bank on County Rd C in Roseville. Case Status: Forward to Investigations.
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VANDALISM — 8XX BLUEBILL DR 09/16/19, 2220 HOURS
Officers were flagged down on the 800 block of Bluebill Dr on reports of a house that was just hit with paint
balls. Officers investigated and remembered a vehicle that they had stopped with teenagers and a paint
ball gun inside. Officers questioned the suspect and forwarded the report to the School Resource Officer for
further investigation.
FOUND PROPERTY—SCENIC OVERLOOK, HWY 13 09/17/19, 0041 HOURS
Vehicle key was recovered at the Scenic Overlook at 1501 Highway 13. Key was entered into evidence for
safekeeping.
PROPERTY DAMAGE—1XXX EAGLE RIDGE DR 09/17/19, 1146 HOURS
Building manager at a multi unit complex on Eagle Ridge called to report some recent damage. The
manager discovered that a delivery driver forced entry into the building. In doing so, the suspect bent the
door frame. The incident was captured on the security system. Officer recorded the video through Axon
Capture and took photographs as well. All have been uploaded to the case file. Officer will do follow up to
try and locate the delivery driver. Case Status: Pending
FRAUD—1XXX SIBLEY MEMORIAL HWY 09/17/19, 1256 HOURS
Officers received fraud report from Eagan Police Department that occurred on the 1000 block of Highway
13. There are no suspects in this case. Case inactive.
SUSPICIOUS/FRAUD — HWY 13/WACHTLER AVE 09/17/19,2313 HOURS
Officers conducted a random license plate check of a vehicle on the roadway and it returned with a warrant
hit. Officers stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Annapolis St and Smith Ave. Officers didn't locate the
registered owner and concluded that the registered owner's sister has been using the registered owner's
information while committing crimes. All parties in the vehicle were released.
THEFT FROM MV — 1XXX LONDON RD 09/17/19, 1518 HOURS
Officers received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle at the 1000 block of London Road. Officers called
the victim and confirmed the items taken from the vehicle. Case is currently active.
FOUND BIKES—23XX LEXINGTON AVE 09/18/19, 1212 HOURS
Dispatched to the 2300 block of Lexington Ave on two bikes found hidden in the woods. Bikes were placed
in secure storage.
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09/13—9/19 2019 YTD
Calls for Service 225 8,712
Police Reports 32 849
Citations 25 1,268
Warnings 54 1,835
Response Time Average 6.68 6.53
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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:
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mendota-heights.com
Questions? Call our Non-Emergency Line @ 651.452.1366.
Need Public Safety Response? Call 911
HENRY SIBLEY
HIGH SCHOOL
HOMECOMING
PARKING OVERVIEW
1. There will be NO drop offs or pick
ups allowed on Delaware Ave.
This is an extremely busy road
where traffic is traveling at 40
MPH with no street lights.
2. Traffic driving INTO the lot will
use two lanes. The right lane will
allow drop-offs to a walkway to
the football field. Those cars can
then travel the outer loop to exit
the parking lot. The left lane is for
those people who want to park. lf
the main lot is full, drivers can
exit that lot and enter the far end
of the staff parking lot. At the end
of the game, the lanes will revert
to their usual flow (one lane in
and one lane out.)
3. Drivers may drop off near the end
of Warrior Drive and then use the
cul-de-sac to turn around and
exit.
4. The District Office lot is reserved
for handicapped parking and
those working at the game.
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