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FRIDAY NEWS | December 30, 2021
THE LATEST
Ice Rinks Are Open!
Ice Rinks and Warming Houses opened on December 30th for the season. The City has
three hockey and three pleasure rinks located at:
Friendly Hills Park | 2360 Pueblo Lane
Marie Park | 1780 Lilac Lane
Wentworth Park | 739 Wentworth Ave
Stay safe before heading to the rinks:
Call the ice rink/warming house hotline at 651-255-1174 for any updates
Dress for the weather, bring proper gear, and plan your time outdoors according to
temperature and weather
Plan to use a vehicle to warm up in if possible
Thank you to a generous community!
The Mendota Heights Fire Department collected 130 pounds of non-perishable food items
from firefighters at their holiday celebration. The donations went to the Open Door Pantry
located in Eagan and serves residents of Dakota County. Their website can be found
here: https://theopendoorpantry.org/
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Police Officer
The City of Mendota Heights is currently accepting applications for a full-time Police
Officer. Mendota Heights is a community supportive of law enforcement. We invite
compassionate candidates who are committed to community policing and skilled in building
relationships to apply for this position. Successful candidates must have an Associate’s
degree in law enforcement or a related field, and be licensed by the P.O.S.T. Board or
eligible for licensing by February 1, 2022.
Interested applicants must submit a resume, a city employment application and the
application supplement by 4:30 pm on January 7, 2022.
Learn more and link to application materials.
Check out this video of our officers sharing their
experience working for the City of Mendota
Heights: Police Department:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRlJKVjgI4
MACnoise.com now MetroAirports.org
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) recently launched a fully redesigned version
of its MetroAirports.org website.
The website is the MAC’s primary online channel for providing a wide variety of information
related to its business operations and to engage the public with content tied to its seven
airports.
The redesign includes increased use of photos, video and graphics, and optimized viewing
on mobile devices.
Among the many components designed for easier navigation and interaction, the MACnoise
website’s content is now consolidated within MetroAirports.org and found in the Community
Connection dropdown menu under Aircraft Noise.
We encourage you to visit the website and explore all it has to offer.
COVID-19 information
Kids:
Children age 5-11 years old are now eligible to get vaccinated. Minnesotans can use
the Find Vaccine Locations map to find providers offering Pfizer vaccine for 5-11 year
olds.
Vaccination locations:
Walk ins for Minnesotans are available at any state community vaccination sites
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Walk-ins for Minnesotans are available at any state community vaccination sites.
Booster shots:
All Minnesotans age 16 and older are recommended to get a COVID-19 booster
shot. The timing of your booster shot depends on the vaccine you received for your
initial vaccine series. Learn more.
COVID-19 testing:
The Minnesota Department of Health continues to host both saliva and nasal swab
testing events throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required.
Recent highlights:.
At its meeting on December 7, 2021, the City Council passed the 2022 fiscal year
budget and tax levy.
Join close to 16% of Mendota Heights households that are participating in the Dakota
County organics drop-off program; learn more and sign up today!
RECYCLING
Holiday reminders
During the holidays, use this helpful list as a reminder of what can go into your recycling
cart and what to keep out of it. If you're uncertain about an item, check the Dakota County
Recycling Guide.
Events
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Holiday Lights Recycling at Mendota Heights City Hall
While components of string lights and electrical cords can be made into new products, they
don’t belong in your recycling cart. They wrap around machines at sorting facilities and
cause damage.
Lights can also be dropped off at participating locations within Dakota County, and The
Recycling Zone in Eagan throughout the year. Thank you for keeping our city clean and
green!
NATURAL RESOURCES
Above: Bough in holiday decorations at a Wisconsin chain store shows elongate hemlock scale on the underside of the
needles; photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection; Below: adult
female Elongate Hemlock Scale photo courtesy of South Dakota State University Extension.
Prevent the spread of Elongate
Hemlock Scale: dispose of
holiday greenery properly
Elongate Hemlock Scale (Fiorinia externa) is an insect that
feeds on firs, spruce, and hemlock needles; weakening
trees, and putting them at risk of mortality from other
diseases and pests. The pest can spread via live holiday decorations such as wreaths,
swags, garland, and other greenery if not disposed of properly. Greenery should be burned,
or disposed of through organized Christmas tree pick-ups. Do not place in a compost pile,
or leave them outdoors, as the insect can move to nearby spruce, fir, and hemlock trees in
the spring. Elongate hemlock scale began appearing on holiday greenery in Minnesota
about two years ago. The insect is native to Japan, and appeared in the Eastern United
States in 1908. It has slowly spread to the Midwest and is now present in South Dakota.
The Elongate adult female scales are the most noticeable, as they are covered with an
elongated, yellowish-brown waxy, and slightly translucent covering.
Recent highlights
Learn about the non-native, invasive shrub Winged Burning Bush.
Lawns to Legumes cost-share program grants are now available; learn more
about Individual Support Grants and Neighborhood Demonstration Grants for
installing pollinator-friendly native plantings. Individual Support Grant applications are
due February 15, 2022.
The Minnesota Water Steward program is accepting applications for its 2022
Program Year; training begins in January and runs through the spring.
POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
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Just the Facts
Incident reports 12/24/21 - 12/30/21 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 mendotaheightsmn.gov/police.
Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to
pdrecords@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
PARKS & RECREATION
Register now for winter activities
REGISTER
Outdoor Skating Lessons
Saturdays, Jan 8 - Feb 2 | check registration for times
Adult & Tot: Ages 3-5
Beginner: Ages 6-12
Cost: $35 per child (resident)
Location: Marie Park's outdoor skating rink
Limited spots remain - register today!
REGISTER
Teen Bean Bag Tournament
Saturday, Jan 15 | 11am-1pm
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $10 per person (resident)
Location: Veterans Memorial Community Center
Missing some yard games? Get your friends together and have fun throwing bags in this
double-elimination tournament. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place teams. Rules,
instructions, and scorecards will be provided to each team.
REGISTER
Gymnastics
Saturdays, Jan 15 - March 5 | TT 2:30-3:15pm, Beg. 3:30-4:15pm
Ages: Tiny Tumblers 3-4, Beginners 5-6
Cost: $80 per child (resident)
Location: Harmon Park Neighborhood Center
Tiny Tumblers will learn gymnastics vocabulary; skill development in balance, strength,
and coordination; and the importance of respecting rules. Children should feel comfortable
separating from their adult(s) and be toilet-trained. Beginners will develop basic gymnastics
skills within all four events using age-appropriate equipment, with a focus on tumbling,
positions, dance, strength, and conditioning. This class is for children with little to no
gymnastics experience.
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REGISTER
Ice Hockey Camp by Sports Unlimited (non-school day)
Monday, Jan 17 | 11am-2pm
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $26 per person (resident)
Location: Marie Park's outdoor hockey rink
Learn the rules of hockey while working on team plan and sportsmanship. Participants will
practice skills including stick handling, passing, and shooting, and must bring ice skates, a
hockey stick, and hockey helmet (pads and gloves also recommended).
REGISTER
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
City Hall and Public Works will be closed Friday, December 31.
Public Meetings
Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website
mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise
noted. Meeting attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines.
Watch regular meetings online at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay)
or on cable television:
City Council: Channel 18/798 HD Planning Commission: Channel 18/798 HD Parks and Recreation Commission: Channel 15/859 HD Airport Relations Commission (select meetings are broadcast): Channel 15/859 HD
Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings
for updates.
Upcoming Schedule
City Council Meeting | January 4, 6:00 p.m
City Business Hours
*City Hall is closed Friday December 31st, 2021 in observance of the New Year's Holiday*
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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