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FRIDAY NEWS | July 15, 2022
THE LATEST
2022 Parks Celebration
Friday August 12
Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8PM Mendakota Park
Dine outdoors in the park! A wide variety of food truck vendors will be featured to
purchase from.
Kids Magician Brian Richards: 5-6PM Mendakota Park
Prepare for the whole family to be amazed by the magic of this local magician.
Funktion Junction Live in Concert: 6:30-8PM Mendakota Park
Enjoy this dance band that specializes in recreating the sounds of the 70s- from
Motown, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye to Donna Summer.
Saturday August 13
Youth Parkin' Lot Party:9-10am Mendakota Park
Swing by Mendakota Park for a youth style parkin' lot party featuring Kidsdance DJ and
dancing, games, bubbles, and more fun kid activities.
Kids Festival & City Open House: 12-3pm Mendakota Park
Bring the kids to bounce the day away in the park with inflatables, mini-golf, a rock-
climbing wall, and more! City staff and commissions will also be available to connect
with.
Sunday August 14
Pickleball Tournament 8-11am Marie Park
Play in this doubles tournament (open division). There is a limit of 32 teams available
on a first-come first serve basis. Teams may register online on the City's website or at
City Hall. One person per pair must be a resident of Mendota Heights. Preregistration
required. Register under "special events" HERE
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Proposed Sanitary Sewer Rate Changes
This initiative will be presented at the July 19 regular City Council meeting scheduled
to begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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 customers 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.
Free music in the park
Wed, July 27 | 6:30-8:00pm | Mendakota Park
Join us for live Music in the Parks! Flying Train Wreck is a classic rock band covering music
from the 1960s into the 2000s.
Night to Unite
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Night to Unite will take place on Tuesday, August 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event brings
together neighbors and local public safety to help prevent crime. Neighborhoods are invited
to host parties such as potlucks, cookouts, and ice cream socials to help build community
and meet new friends. Mendota Heights Public Safety will stop by registered parties with
their emergency vehicles, visit with neighbors, and answer any questions you may have.
Those interested in hosting a party must register by Monday, July 25.
Night to Unite registration form
Absentee Voting
VOTING IS OPEN for Primary Election!
What is a Primary Election? A primary election determines which candidates will be on the
ballot in the November general election.
On your ballot, vote within one political party. Select a candidate/team you vote to represent
that political party for each of the following partisan state offices:
Governor/Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Attorney General
On the back, vote for one nonpartisan county office:
County Attorney
Ways to vote:
June 24 - August 8 by absentee ballot
US Mail
Drop Box outside City Hall 24/7
In-person at City Hall during business hours
August 9 on election day, in-person, at your polling place 7am to 8 pm
Visit our website for more information.
LEARN MORE
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We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights
team and apply now for these positions:
Police Officer
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
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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.
Upcoming recycling events
Shoe & Clothing Recycling Drop Off (Good Condition Items)
Aug 1-12 Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot & Other Locations
Dakota County Organics Trainings
Residents are invited to a free informational session to get an overview of the residential
organics drop-off program and to answer questions.
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6–6:45 p.m., Robert Trail Library, Rosemount
Thursday, Aug. 11, noon–12:45 p.m. – Virtual
Monday, Aug. 15, 6–6:45 p.m. – Virtual
Register for a training session HERE.
Dakota County Fix It Clinics
August 20 12-3pm: Wentworth Library
September 17 12-3pm : Wescott Library
Recent highlights:
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.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Bilingual Smart Salting Workshops
MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management in Spanish Training
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Annual property damage from salt use is high. Uncover ways to use less salt on your
property while providing a high level of safety by getting Smart Salting certified. To reduce
the amount of salt polluting our lakes, rivers, and groundwater the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency offers a training certification for property management to provide strategies
that will not only save your organization money but will also protect Minnesota’s water
resources.
This training is perfect for management-level property managers, business owners, private
contractors, and those who perform winter maintenance. Instruction will be provided in
English by Bolton & Menk, Inc. and the MPCA. Live translation and interpretation into
Spanish will be provided by All in One Translation. Trainings are funded by the Lower
Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.
In-person – Tuesday August 30th Register HERE
Villa Del Sol Community Space, St. Paul, MN
Walk-ins welcome without registration!
Virtual – Monday September 19th Register HERE
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
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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 7/8/2022-7/14/2022 Previous Weekly Crime Report/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 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 stops 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)
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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!
July 27: Flying Train Wreck @ Mendakota Park (6:30-7:30pm)
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. P
July 19: 12:30-1:30pm at Southview Park, WSP
July 26: 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park
View the Tour de Rec summer schedule.
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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 Meeting Schedule
City Council Work Session | July 19, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting | July 19, 6:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting | July 26, 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
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