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FRIDAY NEWS | November 13, 2020
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Small steps make big impacts
Thank you to all who participated in the pumpkin collection event in City Hall's parking lot
last weekend. The dumpster was filled to the brim! The pumpkins will be turned into
compost. If you missed the event, pumpkins should be recycled by disposing of them
through your yard waste cart (not the garbage), or bring them to Gertens in Inver Grove
Heights for a small fee.
City Council seat vacancy to be filled by
appointment
At a special meeting on November 12, the City Council accepted with regret the resignation
of Liz Petschel from her position on the City Council. Her term was set to expire on
December 31, 2022. The Council has decided that it will fill the interim vacancy by
appointment for the remainder of the term, and will hold a special election to coincide with
the City's next regular general election on Nov. 8, 2022. The candidate elected at the Nov.
8, 2022 election would serve the remainder of the open term, plus an additional four-year
term to expire December 31, 2026.
The City will be advertising the open seat and encouraging candidates to apply after the
City Council finalizes qualifications and additional process details at its next meeting on
Nov. 17. It is anticipated that the candidate application period will run Nov. 18 through Nov.
30, after which time the current City Council and Mayor-elect Stephanie Levine will review
applications and narrow the field for candidate interviews. After the field is narrowed and
interviews conducted, voting to select the candidate for the interim seat will be by the
current Council only.
Interested candidates should contact City Hall at 651-452-1850 for more information.
Public meeting announcements
The Airport Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 19, has
been cancelled due to concerns over the statewide rise in COVID-19 rates. The next Airport
Relations Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 6 p.m.
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Changes to indoor social
gathering guidance
Effective November 13 at 10 p.m., the
Governor has issued the following changes to
social gatherings:
10-person limit for indoor AND outdoor
gatherings.
All social gatherings are limited to members of only three households or less,
including the host.
Please take this information into account as you begin planning holiday festivities. Learn
more at staysafe.mn.gov.
Find a free COVID-19 community testing event
The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting both saliva and nasal swab testing events
throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required.
Visit mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/testing-locations/index.jsp for more
information.
Winter parking restrictions in effect
Through March 31
Overnight parking is prohibited on any public street, from 2 to 6 a.m., between November 1
and March 31. Additionally, when it snows 2 inches or more, or if there is a high probability
of a 2 inch or more snowfall, snowplows may go into action. Please keep all vehicles off of
public streets until roads are plowed curb-to-curb, and remind young drivers and any
overnight guests to avoid a citation. Thank you in advance for your assistance in keeping
the City a safe and operational community!
Holiday Gift & Food Drive
Drop off donations through Wednesday, December 9
The Mendota Heights Police Department is once again collecting donations for two
organizations this year:
Holiday gifts for teens & tweens benefiting A Place of Hope. Please keep gifts
unwrapped when donating.
Shelf-stable food items benefiting Neighbors, Inc.
Drop off items in the collection bins at City Hall and the Police Department lobby during
regular business hours. Get donation ideas for gifts and learn more.
Recent highlights:
Planned weekend bowhunting underway in select Mendota Heights parks to manage
deer and coyote populations.
Dakota County extends protective equipment donation drive; donate items at
Western Service Center and all Library locations.
RECYCLING
Now through January 31
As you begin decorating for the holidays and run into that string that will no longer light,
swing by City Hall and drop it into the collection barrel for recycling. In addition to holiday
lights, you can drop off electrical cords, appliance cords, and phone cords through the end
of January. Lights attached to wreaths, holly or trees must be removed first. Holiday lights
are also accepted year round at The Recycling Zone in Eagan.
Last weekend for brush and tree waste
Brush and tree waste can be taken to Davey Tree (former S & S Tree and Horticultural
Specialists, Inc.) located at 405 Hardman Avenue South. They will accept brush and tree
waste (no stumps), from 8 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, November 14. They will be closed
after Nov. 14.
Calling all campaign yard signs
Bring your yard signs and drop them into the outdoor bins near the main entrance to City
Hall for recycling from Nov. 9 through Nov. 20. Yard signs must be removed within ten days
following the election, which is by the end-of-day on Friday, Nov. 13.
ACCEPTED: Rigid plastic signs, cardboard signs, metal stakes
NOT ACCEPTED: Flags or fabric signs, stretchy plastic signs
Signs are also being accepted at the Lakeville Maintenance Facility and Hastings Parks and
Recreation Building.
Sponsored by Dakota County, City of Mendota Heights, City of Lakeville, City of Hastings,
and Dakota Valley Recycling.
Confused about how to dispose of packaging from
meal delivery kits?
Our friends at Ramsey County have put together a guide to help you sort through the mix of
what can and can't be recycled of insulated liners, cooling packs, food bags, and
containers.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Help protect local lakes and rivers
Applications are being accepted to become a Minnesota Water Steward
The Lower Mississippi River Water Management Organization would like to sponsor two
Minnesota Water Stewards this year. Minnesota Water Stewards (MWS) work within their
communities as knowledgeable, certified citizens to improve local water health through
education, raising awareness, and coordinating projects that reduce water pollution, and
protect and conserve water. Minnesota Water Stewards become certified through the Fresh
Water Society’s certification program. For more information and to apply, visit
minnesotawaterstewards.org.
Recent highlights
Keep leaves and other debris from polluting waters; sign up to Adopt-a-Drain today.
Fall is the perfect time for buckthorn removal. Learn how to identify and remove this
invasive from your property.
The City of Mendota Heights is developing a Natural Resources Management Plan to
manage invasive plant species and restore healthy native plant communities.
Tree planting at Hagstrom King Park through the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources Tree Planting Grant.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 11/6/20 - 11/12/20 Previous Just the Facts publications are available in the
Laserfiche archive system on the City's website.
Sign up for emergency alerts
The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center
(DCC) at mn-dcc.org/community-notification/.
Stay in touch through Nextdoor
As a way to reach more of the community and specific neighborhoods, in addition to their
popular Facebook page MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include
Nextdoor. Nextdoor accounts are verified based on your address, and the platform is
already used by 40% of the households in Mendota Heights. Learn more and sign up
at nextdoor.com.
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
Winter seasonal positions
If you enjoy the outdoors and would like to earn
part-time income, the City is currently accepting
applications for the following positions:
Ice skating instructor
Rink flooders
Warming house/rink attendants
Learn more and apply at mendota-heights.com/employment.
Winter recreation programs
See what's coming up for winter fun and register for open programs
at secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
City Hall will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. Public
Works will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26.
Public Meetings
Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website mendota-
heights.com/calendar. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting
attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines and be aware that
capacity in the City Council Chambers will be limited. As much as possible, the community
is encouraged to watch City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks & Recreation
Commission meetings live on Cable Channel 18 or online
at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay). Select Airport Relations
Commission meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 19. Occasionally broadcasted
channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings for updates.
City Council | Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.
Airport Relations Commission | CANCELLED for Nov. 19
Planning Commission | Nov. 24, 7:00 p.m.
City Council | Dec. 1, 6:00 p.m.
City Business Hours
City Hall: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Friday 7-11:30 a.m.
Police Department: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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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