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FRIDAY NEWS | March 13, 2020
THE LATEST
Protective measures the public can take to prevent
the spread of COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is recommending that the public practice the
following measures for avoiding respiratory infections, including COVID-19 caused by the
coronavirus:
Stay home when sick with cold/flu-like symptoms
Cover your cough
Wash your hands well
Avoid touching your face – especially eyes, nose and mouth
Additionally the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that
persons remain at home for at least 24 hours after they are free of fever and fever
symptoms without the use of fever-reducing medications.
While the MDH indicates the pandemic is currently still in the containment stage in
Minnesota, City departments are operating as business-as-usual, but with increased
cleaning protocols to protect visiting public and staff. As a proactive measure, the City
encourages residents and businesses to conduct City business via phone and email as
much as possible instead of visiting City Hall. City Hall contact information can be found on
the city website. The City also encourages, when possible, that groups typically using City
Hall meeting spaces which are not legally-mandated to meet consider alternate (and
distanced) ways to meet. The current ability to use City meeting spaces may change as the
situation warrants.
The City will continue to regularly correspond with and monitor updates from the MDH and
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Will City public meetings and other events be postponed or cancelled?
At this time, the MDH is not recommending that public events be cancelled, and there are
no changes to the City’s public meeting schedule. It is important to note that City Council
meetings are broadcast live on Mendota Heights’ Cable Channel 18. Live and on-demand
webstreaming is also available via Town Square TV at
https://www.townsquare.tv/webstreaming. Any future changes to the City’s meetings or
events schedule will be posted on the City’s website, social media, and other news sources.
How can I stay informed on this topic?
The MDH recommends the following resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)
Minnesota Department of Health (health.state.mn.us)
What if I have additional questions?
Call the MDH COVID-19 Hotline at 651-201-3920, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Everyone counts in the
2020 Census
Snowbirds, take note: Census Bureau
rules say you should be counted where
you live and sleep most of the time. That
means snowbirds who are away now, but
live in Minnesota for most of the year,
should be counted in Minnesota.
Ensure you are counted by visiting
mn.gov/2020census to learn how to
respond online, by phone, or in writing.
Become a Parks Celebration
event sponsor
The City is seeking sponsors for the annual Parks
Celebration with an opportunity to host a community movie
night kickoff on June 5, host a booth at the Parks
Celebration event June 6, or simply make a donation to
support this family-fun event. The sponsorship deadline is
May 1. Thank you for your consideration!
2020 Parks Celebration Business/Community Sponsorship Kit
Recent news highlights
Now hiring for summer seasonal positions
Parks & Recreation Commission seeking a student representative
Registration is open for the Officer Scott Patrick 5K Walk/Run
Minnesota needs census workers - pay starts at $22/hour in Dakota County
NATURAL RESOURCES
Apply for an individual grant to create pollinator-
friendly landscaping features
The MN Board of Water and Soil Resources is accepting applications for its second round
of individual grants as part of the new Lawns to Legumes Program. This program offers
workshops, coaching, guides, and cost-share funding for installing pollinator-friendly native
plantings in residential landscapes. LEARN MORE
Tree Sale update
Thank you to all who have purchased trees - they've been selling fast! Currently there is still
inventory of the Kentucky Coffeetree 'Espresso'.
Purchase up to two trees for $45 each during the resident Tree Sale.
Recent highlights
Protect surface waters by properly picking up pet waste
Spring guide to native plant sales and landscaping information
Prune trees BEFORE spring arrives to prevent disease
Register for a free Landscaping for Clean Water design or maintenance workshop.
MnDOT stormwater repairs at Valley Park
RECYCLING
Recycle right
Have three minutes? Check out Dem Con's Unwanteds video to learn more about items to
KEEP OUT of the recycling. WATCH VIDEO
Holiday lights collection recap
Thank you to all who participated in the Holiday Lights recycling program at City Hall and
keeping these tanglers out of the recycling stream. Mendota Heights collected 259 pounds
of holiday lights. If you missed the collection bins, string lights are accepted at The
Recycling Zone year-round.
March is Minnesota FoodShare
Month
The largest collection drive in the state - help us stock the
shelves in our community! Let's fill the donation barrel in the
front entryway of City Hall for the food shelf at Neighbors.
Donations can be dropped off during City Hall business
hours.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 3/6/20 - 3/12/20
PARKS & RECREATION
Summer program registration is open
Preview the summer program catalog for tons of classes, camps and events to keep
everyone enriched, engaged and energized this summer! Register
at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog or at City Hall.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Public Meetings
Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting changes or cancellations
are noted on the City's website https://www.mendota-heights.com/calendar. Please confirm
meeting dates & times prior to attending.
Public Meeting Announcement:
The Airport Relations Commission meeting scheduled for March 18 has been cancelled.
City Council March 17, 7:00pm
Planning Commission March 24, 7:00pm
City Council April 7, 7:00pm
Events
Resident Tree Sale March 11-May 8 (or until sold-out)
Dakota County Fix-it Clinics March 21 & April 19
Spring Paper Shred Event (Free) April 18 @ West St. Paul Sports Complex
Earth & Arbor Day Event (Free) April 25 @ City Hall | Tree planting @ Hagstrom
King Park
City Business Hours
City Hall Lobby: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:30pm | Friday 7:00-11:30am
Police Department Lobby: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850
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