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FRIDAY NEWS | March 19, 2021
THE LATEST
Opening weekend enjoyed by many
The Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course opened last weekend with one
hundred golfers taking advantage of the nice weather. For those who would like to get back
into the swing of things, the Early Birdie Special of $10 per round has been extended
through this Sunday, March 21. The course is currently walking-only, and the Clubhouse will
be open with masks required. Concessions are now available and staff is working today to
get footgolf ready for play.
While the City hopes to keep the course open this spring, it depends on weather conditions.
Call to schedule a tee time and check for the most current information at 651-454-9822.
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COVID-19 vaccine information
Sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector to help find out when, where, and
how to get a COVID-19 vaccine. By completing a simple form, the Vaccine Connector
will alert you when you are eligible to receive a vaccine, connect you to resources to
schedule a vaccine appointment; and notify you if there are vaccine opportunities in your
area.
Links to additional vaccine information:
State of Minnesota COVID-19 Response vaccination webpage.
Minnesota Department of Health vaccination webpage.
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/get-tested/testing-locations/index.jsp for more information.
Dakota County Assessing Services conducting an
imaging project
You may see these vehicles in the area
In case you were wondering...Dakota County Assessing Services is conducting an imaging
project throughout the County over the next eight weeks. The County has contracted with
CycloMedia Technology Inc. to update existing street-level imagery of all real estate in the
county. This high-level resolution imagery allows Assessing Services to meet Department of
Revenue requirements and Assessing Services' work needs. Images are taken during
daylight hours up to seven days a week, and are captured while the vehicles are moving in
public right-of-ways.
Trees purchased during annual sale will benefit the
community for years to come
Thank you to all who purchased trees during the Mendota Heights Resident Tree Sale. The
six different varieties sold out quickly! If you weren't able to participate this year, watch for
next year's sale in early spring. When planted, the new trees will help to provide canopy
cover due to loss from Emerald Ash Borer, will improve air and water quality, and besides
being beautiful, they will also provide food and habitat for birds, pollinators and other
wildlife.
Public meeting announcements
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. has been
cancelled, and in its place will be a Planning Commission Workshop. The purpose of the
workshop is to conduct orientation and training for commission members. Commission
members will be attending the workshop remotely, and the public can listen to the meeting
through dial-in at 1-312-535-8110; Meeting Access Code: 133 273 0057 # #.
Accepting applications for Police Officer position
Application deadline 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 23
The City of Mendota Heights is currently accepting applications for the position of Police
Officer. Successful candidates must have an Associate's degree in law enforcement or
related field, and be licensed by the P.O.S.T. Board or eligible for licensing by April 1, 2021.
Candidates must be committed to community policing and be team oriented with strong
communication and interpersonal skills. Other requirements include a valid driver's license
and the ability to pass a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, and a
physical examination including drug testing.
Starting salary is $5,538-$6,335 per month (DOQ), plus excellent benefits including
educational incentives. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume,
city employment application and application supplement by 4:30 pm on March 23,
2021. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline for consideration.
Link to application materials here.
The City of Mendota Heights is accepting applications for the following summer seasonal
positions:
Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Workers | Must be 18 years of age or older
Tennis Instructor | Must be 18 years of age or older
Tennis Assistant | Must be 16 years of age or older
Golf Instructor | Must be 18 years of age or older
mendota-heights.com/employment
Recent highlights
The City Council recently approved moving forward with participation in the
Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. This award-winning program supports and
enables communities to move at their own pace towards sustainability best practices
and quality-of-life improvements.
At its meeting on Feb 16 the City Council outlined its goals and objectives for the next
two years; view the five priority areas and draft of action items as proposed to
Council. Action items will be brought back to Council at a later date for review and
approval.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Small business opportunities
Apply for Business Boot Camp (Free)
Business Boot Camp is a new program of Open to Business designed to provide support
and in-depth assistance specifically for existing businesses. Over the course of four weeks,
participants will engage in a multi-session curriculum tailored to their business needs and
goals. Working with a team of advisors, participants will dedicate focused time to set
strategic objectives, think critically, and develop strategies relevant to their unique situation.
Boot Camp graduates will finish the program with a custom work plan and actionable steps
to take to reach their goals.
Interested businesses can apply at surveymonkey.com/r/2PBB8ZB.
New to Open to Business?
Open to Business is a program of the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
which provides free and confidential business advice, resources, and access to capital for
startup and existing businesses in the Twin Cities and surrounding region. Contact
info@mccdmn.org or visit opentobusinessmn.org to connect with a Business Advisor and
learn more.
RECYCLING
Take part in a fun challenge for the whole family
Get ready for the Reduce Your Wasted Food Challenge in a friendly competition with
Mendota Heights versus West St. Paul. The challenge is being hosted by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency, and will span five weeks beginning April 19. By signing up,
participants will receive tools to track their wasted food at home, learn to prevent waste, and
save money. Learn more and sign up to participate as part of the “Mendota Heights Team”
at https://forms.gle/m9DBntURwo69QTyr7.
Become a Dakota County Master Recycler/Composter
Class begins Thursday, April 15
Meet others who are excited about waste reduction and have the chance to inspire others to
help reduce waste in Dakota County. Over a six-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 (field trips to be
scheduled when safe to do so). The class will be in person with a class size up to 15, with
safety protocols in place.
Thursdays, April 15–May 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan
Cost: $30 fee covers course materials and field trip transportation.
Learn more & register
March Food Campaign
Neighbors, Inc.'s March FoodShare Campaign will run from March 1 through April 11 this
year. Some requested items are: soup, canned fruit, canned meat and canned vegetables.
Items may be conveniently donated in the collection barrel at City Hall during business
hours, and monetary donations are accepted at www.neighborsmn.org.
Upcoming recycling education & events
Dakota County Virtual Fix-It Clinic (Free)
Sunday, Mar. 21, 10 a.m.–noon
Year Round Composting (online through Community Education - fee)
Thursday, Mar. 25, 6:30 – 8 p.m., registration required
South St. Paul Compost Site
Plans to open for the season Friday, April 9
Paper Shred Event (Free)
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.–noon | West St. Paul Sports Complex
Curbside Appliance Pickup Event (Fee)
Monday, May 3 | Reservations open in April and are required
Recent highlights
The City will not be hosting a Spring Clean-Up event this year; learn ways that you
can conduct your own environmentally-friendly spring cleaning.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Landscaping for Clean Water Program
Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District will again be offering their Landscaping
for Clean Water Program, through their partnership with the City of Mendota Heights and
other partners. The program offers three classes: Introduction to Clean Water, Design
Course, and Maintenance Workshop. Through these classes and workshops, you’ll learn
about Minnesota’s natural resources and how what we do in our yards can improve our
surface water, ground water, wildlife habitat, and other natural resources. Residents can
also apply for a $250 cost share grant to help with project installation expenses.
Learn more and register: dakotaswcd.org/services/landscaping-for-clean-water.
Blue Thumb workshops for your yard
Registration open
Do you like spending time in your yard? Learn how to make your outdoors more beautiful
and more environmentally friendly. Come to a Blue Thumb workshop to learn DIY ideas for
projects that strengthen your yard, help protect nearby lakes and streams and create habitat
for bees and butterflies.
The actions you take in your yard can make it more resilient to extreme weather events like
severe heat and heavy downpours. What you plant and where you plant can provide shade
and cool things off around your home. Raingardens and other green stormwater practices
will soak in rainwater, reducing runoff into storm sewers that empty polluted water into our
lakes and streams. Your planting choices can also make a big difference for the creatures
who live there. A resilient yard is full of life, providing habitat for pollinators and other
wildlife. Learn more by attending a virtual workshop! And if you can’t attend your workshop,
it will be recorded so that you can watch later at your convenience.
Planting for Pollinators Workshop
Thursday, April 22, 6-7:30 p.m. | $15
This workshop includes information from the
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’
Lawns to Legumes program, which helps residents
create pollinator-friendly landscapes in their yard.
Learn about pollinator health, and how you can help
bees and butterflies by installing pocket plantings,
trees and shrubs, bee lawns, pollinator meadows,
and more.
Register at bluethumb.org/events
Bee Lawn Workshop
Thursday, May 6, 6-7:30 p.m. | $15
Learn how to create a bee lawn! Bee expert and
Metro Blooms landcare professional James Wolfin
explains the steps for turning your turfgrass lawn into
a beautiful, flowering bee lawn. Flowering bee lawns
protect bees and butterflies, improve water quality,
and create a healthier environment.
Register at bluethumb.org/events
Recent highlights
The Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization is updating its
Watershed Management Plan to guide its activities for the next ten years. As part of
this process the public is invited to participate in a brief survey so they can better
understand concerns, priorities and goals for the health of our local water resources.
Learn how to prevent the spread of jumping worms; a non-native species of
earthworms.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
Just the Facts
Incident reports 3/12/21 - 3/18/21 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
The MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include Nextdoor. 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
Programs are filling fast
Browse the 2021 Summer Recreation Catalog available through the Parks & Recreation
webpage. You can also filter programs online and register now
at secure.rec1.com/MN/mendota-heights-mn/catalog. Please note that programs may
change at any time in response to public health guidance and regulations.
Adult Softball League registration open
Registration is now open for the Mendota Heights Adult Softball League. There are open
spots for the Women's Tuesday Night League and Tuesday and Thursday Men's League.
All leagues play "D Level" softball. If you are interested in registering a team, please contact
Recreation Program Coordinator Meredith Lawrence,meredithl@mendota-heights.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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, online
at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay), or through dial-in when offered.
Select Airport Relations Commission meetings are broadcast on Cable Channel 19.
Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings
for updates.
Planning Commission Workshop | March 23, 7:00 p.m.
City Council | April 6, 6:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission | April 13, 6:30 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.
Public Works Building: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 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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