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2022-06-17 Friday News6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 1/7 We only use cookies that are necessary for this site to function to provide you with the best experience. The controller of this site may choose to place supplementary cookies to support additional functionality such as support analytics, and has an obligation to disclose these cookies. Learn more in our Cookie Statement. Friday News 6/17/2022 City of Mendota Heights sent this bulletin at 06/17/2022 01:50 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FRIDAY NEWS | June 17, 2022 THE LATEST City proposes sanitary sewer rate changes The City of Mendota Heights is proposing to adjust the rate structure on how residents and commercial customers are billed for sanitary sewer services in order to charge more equitably for usage, simplify the billing system, promote water conservation and keep pace with expenses. As proposed, the quarterly base fee for metered residential and commercial service will decrease and no longer include discharge, while the usage rate will increase from $3.50 to $4.67 per 100 cubic feet. Based on this structure, over 40% of residential customer should see a decrease in their sanitary sewer bill, while the average consumer will see an increase of less than $10 per quarter. The late fee will change from a flat fee of $4.00 to 5% of the total bill and the grace period for late payments will increase from 21 to 30 days. This initiative will be presented by City staff at the July 19 regular City Council meeting scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. LEARN MORE Free music in the park Wed, June 29 | 6-6:45pm | Mendakota Park Subscribe to updates from City of Mendota Heights Email Address e.g. name@example.com Subscribe Share Bulletin 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 2/7 ed, Ju e 9 | 6 6 5p | e da ota a Enjoy live Music in the Parks with the little ones! Get out and dance to popular tunes by this kid-friendly, fun, and energizing DJ. We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights team and apply now for these positions: Communications Coordinator: Part-Time Police Officer Summer Seasonal Recreation Tennis Instructors Fall Seasonal Recreation Clubhouse Workers Visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment. BUSINESS NEWS Did you start a business during COVID-19? Employers who started businesses after February 15, 2020, may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit consisting of a refund of 50% of qualified wages or up to $10,000 per employee per year. This credit has been extended specifically for these employers with payroll in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. Employers can learn more at irs.gov/newsroom/employee-retention-credit-2020-vs-2021-comparison-chart and can speak with their tax professional about this credit to help determine their eligibility. RECYCLING 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 3/7 Thank you for keeping the community clean and green! The Tire Collection event was a success this past Saturday with 167 tires collected from residents! Thank you to all who participated. If you missed the event, tires can be dropped off at The Recycling Zone in Eagan for a small fee. Clear out mattresses at a discount Certified Recycling is offering a special pickup rate for Dakota County residents through Labor Day (Sept. 5) on mattresses or box springs. Certified Recycling disassembles items and sends the metal, wood and cloth to businesses that can make new products. Even better, quality mattresses are donated to Bridging and given to people pursuing housing stability. Cost – recycling is $45 for the first item and $25 for each additional item; use the code DC2022 to waive the pickup fee, too. Accepted – any size mattress or box spring, no limit. Not accepted – items with a history of bedbugs or contaminated with blood or hazardous waste. Get information and schedule a pick up at certifiedrecycling.org or call 952-894-1448. Reminder: Plant pots don’t go in the recycling cart Recyclers don't like plant pots or plant tags. The Home Depot garden centers in Apple Valley and Burnsville are accepting pots (max five at a time) as well as Lowe’s in West St. Paul. Or, offer yours up to Dakota County Master Gardeners or other local organizations for their annual plant sales. Upcoming recycling events Dakota County Fix-It Clinics June 18 | Noon–3 p.m. Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley Shoe & Clothing Recycling Drop Off (Good Condition Items) Aug 1-12 Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot & Other Locations Recent highlights: Join 18% of Mendota Heights households participating in Dakota County's Organics Drop-Off Program; learn more and sign up. The South St. Paul Compost Site is open and accepts grass clippings, sod, leaves and other yard waste. Visit their website for information on hours of operation, type of yard waste accepted, and costs. Note that hours/days of operation may change based on weather conditions. 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 4/7 NATURAL RESOURCES Why is My Pond Green? As temperatures rise, you may start to notice a green mat of algae covering our ponds and wetlands. Algae growth is caused by warmer water temperatures along with excessive nutrients in our surface waters. These nutrients enter our surface waters via stormwater, that carries with it leaves, grass clippings, fertilizers, and animal waste. We can all do our part to help reduce the amount of nutrients and subsequent algae growth in our ponds, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and other surface waters. Here are some ideas: Adopt a Storm Drain! Find the storm drain nearest to your home along the curb, and sweep and collect leaves, grass clipping, garbage, and other debris that has settled around it, to keep it from entering our storm sewer system. The water that enters our stormwater system is not always treated by a storm pond or other means of treatment. It often goes straight to our surface waters! You can sign up to officially adopt a storm drain, collect and track how much is removed, and help monitor the impact, through the website: adopt-a-drain.org Keep leaves and grass clippings off of paved surfaces. Direct your mower away from your driveway, sidewalk, and street, so that grass clippings end up in your yard, and not in the storm sewer system. Leaves and grass clippings add excess nutrients to our surface waters, which in turn causes algal growth, which affects water quality and can harm fish and other aquatic life. Mulch or compost grass clippings, leaves, and other yard waste instead. Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces. Allow stormwater runoff from roofs and other impervious surfaces to soak into the ground instead of running onto paved surfaces, into the storm sewer system, and eventually our surface waters, carrying nutrients and pollutants with it. Plant a vegetative buffer. If you live on a pond, lake, wetland, or other surface water, plant a buffer of native plants at the water’s edge of at least 10 feet in width. This not only prevents shoreline erosion, it helps filter the nutrients and other pollutants that are being carried with stormwater via overland flow. For more information on shoreline buffers, visit: Restore Your Shore. Install a raingarden. Raingardens are planted depressions designed to store and infiltrate stormwater runoff, while filtering pollutants that would otherwise enter our surface waters. For more information on raingardens, click Here. To learn how to learn more about how to install shoreline buffers, raingardens, and other landscape features to improve water quality, visit: Landscaping for Clean Water. Recent highlights Learn how to identify, control, and prevent the spread of the invasive species garlic mustard. Spring is a great time for citizens to pitch in and clean up a shoreline! Learn more about the Adopt a River program and access planning tools for your cleanup event through the Freshwater Society. The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is seeking volunteers to serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee. Create a beautiful garden to benefit pollinators, improve water quality, or stabilize your shoreline with the Landscaping for Clean Water program. Learn more about their Introductory, Design, and Maintenance classes -- get started today. I'm planning a project near a surface water. Do I need a permit? POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Weekly Crime Report Incident reports 6/10/2022 - 06/17/2022 Previous Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website. 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 5/7 Sign up for emergency alerts The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at dakota911mn.gov. 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 Gearing up for summer fun Tune up your bike, grab your helmet, and join community members on a monthly summer bike ride. Folks on Spokes rides are casual with an emphasis on social. Routes are between 7-15 miles, with stopes every 3-4 miles, at an average pace of 8-10 MPH. Rides will start and finish at the same location, and take place in Mendota Heights or neighboring cities. This a free event, however registration is required to be on the email list that announces routes. Route information is sent via email about one week prior to ride dates. This program is in partnership with the Cities of WSP and SSP. Upcoming ride dates (routes to-be-announced) July 26, 6 p.m. Aug 19, 9 a.m. Register to Join Save the dates! Mark your calendars and head out to the parks for live music and entertainment this summer. The concerts are free to attend! 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 6/7 June 29: DJ Party Unit @ Mendakota Park (6:00-6:45pm) Great for KIDS! July 13: Up South @ Market Square Park (6:00-7:30pm) July 27: Sons of Groove @ Mendakota Park (6:30-8:00pm) August 12: Funktion Junction @ Mendakota Park (6:30-8:00pm) August 24: Rockin' Hollywoods @ Mendakota Park (6:00-7:30pm) Free drop-in program - no registration required Join us on Tuesdays this summer for the City's traveling program that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth to enjoy: games, sports, arts, crafts, and more! Supervision is provided during the listed event time only; for ages 6-12. This program is in partnership with West St. Paul. June 21: 12:30-1:30pm at Southview Park, WSP June 28: 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park View the Tour de Rec summer schedule. Get started planning your summer of fun! Registration is open for summer recreation programs and programs are filling quickly. There are tons of activities for all ages to enjoy! Visit the Summer Fun webpage for details. COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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 Natural Resources Commission: Not yet televised Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings for updates. Upcoming Schedule City Council Work Session | June 21, 4:00 p.m. City Council | June 21, 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission | June 28, 7:00 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. 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 6/17/22, 2:02 PM Friday News 6/17/2022 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMENDOTAHEIGHTS/bulletins/31c7ecb 7/7 Stay Connected with the City of Mendota Heights: SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Help | Unsubscribe from all Topics Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help