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FRIDAY NEWS | June 12, 2020
THE LATEST
Pictured above volunteers help plant raingardens in the Wesley neighborhood.
Wesley neighborhood raingarden planting
On May 29, community volunteers and homeowners planted 842 plants and shrubs in four
different raingardens within the neighborhood, including two at St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church. Raingardens are gardens that are designed to capture and treat rainwater runoff
from lawns, roofs, streets, and other impervious surfaces. Stormwater runoff often carries
pollutants such as oil, grease, and heavy metals, as well as grass clippings, leaves, and
lawn care chemicals. These pollutants would otherwise end up in the surface waters that
the neighborhood flows to, in this case Interstate Valley Creek and the Mississippi River.
The raingarden project was part of the Wesley Neighborhood Street Improvements project
that began last summer. Thank you to all of our participants and community volunteers for
making the project possible!
Major delays on I-494 between Delaware
Ave & Highway 52 through June 13
Beginning today, eastbound I-494 has been reduced to a single lane between Delaware
g g y g
Ave. and Hwy 52. These lane closures are expected to last through 5 p.m. Saturday, June
13. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays. The ramp from
southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-494 is also closed. You should follow the signed detour
using southbound Hwy 52, Upper 55th St., and northbound Hwy 52 to access eastbound I-
494.
For updates and more information about this project visit:
mndot.gov/metro/projects/i494invergroveheights.
Race set for July 11
The 5K Walk/Run benefiting Special
Olympics Minnesota is rescheduled
for Saturday, July 11.
Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, July
10, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall. Packets
may also be picked up prior to the race on
July 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Register online under Special Events or
print and mail a registration form.
Continue to Stay Safe
Mendota Heights
Minnesota’s Stay Safe order is in effect. It is
important to note that protections for those in
our communities that are most vulnerable to
the virus are still in place and are those at
greatest risk of serious illness are
encouraged to continue staying home. For
more information visit mn.gov/covid19.
Free meals for children
Several local restaurants and school districts have offered to provide free lunches for
children and students in need. Use this interactive map to locate a provider near you.
Mendota Heights Par 3 is open
for play
Call 651-454-9822 to reserve a tee time. Additional
rules are required for play to assist with player and
staff safety during the pandemic. The course is
walking-only, and the Clubhouse is staffed but closed
to the public. Visit the Par 3 web page for more info.
Reserve a weekly tee time
Instead of league play, weekly tee times are available for Juniors and Women's golf. Check
available times and reserve under Par 3 Programs secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-
mn/catalog.
Recent highlights:
Putting in a backyard swimming pool this summer? What you need to know about
permits.
Residents are encouraged to preregister to vote up until 5:00 pm on July 21; the
Minnesota State Primary takes place on August 11.
City-sponsored events and recreation programs cancelled through July 6.
Respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone (844-330-2020), or by mail.
Apply for a census job; pay starts at $22/hour in Dakota County.
Dakota County extends protective equipment donation drive; donate items at
Western Service Center and all Library locations.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Pictured are several of the CCMI River Crew youth. The CCMI is part of the Youth Outdoors program within the
Conservation Corps of Minnesota.
CCMI River Crew planting
This week the City hosted a Conservation Corps
Mississippi (CCMI) River Crew to plant trees and remove
invasive species in our City Parks and the
Oȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Historic Site. Over three days, the
crew planted 37 trees throughout Valley Park, Ivy Hills
Park, and the Oheyawahe/Pilot Knob Historic Site. The
CCMI River Crew also removed buckthorn and other
invasive species along the trail in the northern portion of
Valley Park.
The trees planted will help to mitigate the on-going loss of
ash trees in the community and the Mississippi River corridor due to Emerald Ash Borer.
The crew is part of the Youth Outdoors program within the Conservation Corps of
Minnesota, and their work was made possible through the City’s partnership with the
Mississippi Park Connection and the National Park Service.
Discounted EAB treatment
program for residents
Residents will begin receiving a postcard in the mail in
early June regarding a discounted Emerald Ash Borer
(EAB) treatment program for ash trees on their property.
This program is in partnership with Rainbow Treecare.
Pollinators in bloom
Penstemon gracilis (Slender Beardtongue) is a native
perennial with long, upright flower stalks and white tubular
flower that attracts many species of native bees. This is a
very versatile plant that will grow to a height of 24-36” in
sun or partial shade and in most types of soil. Use in
perennial gardens, in prairie plantings, on berms, or in
any well-drained site in full or partial sun. See it in bloom
this week at City Hall's Pollinator Garden.
Photo courtesy of Cindy Johnson and Sue Light.
Recent highlights
Keep surface waters clean by adopting a neighborhood storm drain.
Learn how the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization
(LMRWMO) is making a difference in its annual report and newsletter.
Attend a virtual Landscaping for Clean Water introductory or maintenance workshop;
apply for $250 in grants and on-site assistance
Apply for a grant to create pollinator-friendly landscaping features through the Lawns
to Legumes Program
MnDOT stormwater repairs at Valley Park
RECYCLING
Gift ideas for dads
Father’s Day is coming up! Be sneaky and ask Dad ahead of time if he’d prefer a physical
gift, or time off from chores and some peace and quiet around the house. Sometimes the
best gifts are free.
If Dad likes experiences, get him a round of golf, tickets to the theater, or pack his
cooler for a day of fishing or boating
If Dad likes gifts, get him an eco-friendly gift like a coffee thermos, craft beer from a
brewery in town, or some local honey and BBQ sauce for grilling
Keep Dad looking dapper with a plastic-free razor, a good smelling bar soap and
shave soap—you can find these wrapped in paper or without packaging at all!
Have the kids help cook Dad’s favorite dinner and dessert, and do the clean up
afterwards!
Clean-Up Day rescheduled for October 3
Clean-Up Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 3 at Mendakota Park. This
year's event will be combined with a Paper Shred event. Watch for more information in the
future.
Recent highlights
The Recycling Zone in Eagan is open with new drop-off guidelines for safety:
co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/RecyclingZone.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 6/05/20 - 6/11/20
Previous Just the Facts publications are available in the
Laserfiche archive system on the City's website.
Sign up for emergency notifications
The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center
(DCC) at mn-dcc.org/community-notification/.
For immediate public safety response and non-
emergency police assistance call 9-1-1
The Police Department will also continue to process requests for police reports, gun
permits, etc. Link to the forms under Public Resources at mendota-heights.com/police.
Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to
pdrecords@mendota-heights.com.
PARKS & RECREATION
Wednesday, June 17 | 6-8pm
Jam in your jammies at home via Facebook Live!
Grown-ups and kids alike will enjoy this mega fun
and free dance party. Family-friendly Kidsdance
plays the hottest new music as well as the coolest
classics – with tons of activities that will get
everyone moving. Tune in
at facebook.com/MHParksandRec.
M A t D d t 3 Vi t l M i l Th t
Mayer Arts Decendants 3 Virtual Musical Theater
Camp
Check out this video to see the skills you'll learn and fun you'll have at
virtual theater camp.
Virtual Zoom Camp | June 22-25 | 2:45-4pm daily
Ages: 5-10 | $45 per child
New villains are stirring up trouble in Auradon! Help bring order back to the kingdom with
a musical. We’ll learn songs and dances from Descendants 3 and put on a virtual
professional show from start to finish. Learn how to properly speak your lines, block a
scene, develop your character and much more. We will also play fun and creative games!
Register: secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog.
Summer recreation
registration
While in-person camps, classes, and programs
have been cancelled through July 6,
registration for programs that begin after these
dates is still open. Please note that
programs/events may be subject to change based on state and federal safety
guidelines. Browse programs & register: secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Public Meetings
Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website mendota-
heights.com/calendar.
City Council June 16, 5:00 p.m.
This meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Visit the City website for
information on how to monitor this meeting and provide public comment.
Planning Commission June 23, 7:00 p.m.
This meeting will be conducted by teleconference. Visit the City website for
information on how to monitor this meeting and provide public comment.
City Business Hours
All city facilities are currently closed to the public, including City Hall, the Police
Department lobby, and the Public Works Maintenance Facility.
Essential city business can still be conducted via phone or email during regular business
hours. How to pay water/sewer bills, apply for permits, or schedule a building inspection.
City Hall Business Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-4:30pm | Friday 7:00-11:30am
Police Department Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
City Hall Contact Information
Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850
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