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Fire Department Open House
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Mendota Heights Fire Station
Learn fire prevention and life safety education through fun, interactive games and activities
at the Mendota Heights fire station.
Dog Day
1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Mendota Heights Dog Park
Bring your dog to socialize with other pups and enjoy play
equipment, prizes and more.
Illicit Discharge
Illicit discharge is the illegal dumping of anything into the
storm sewer system that is harmful to the health or welfare
of people, the environment, wildlife or surface water.
Discharges from recreational pools are not considered illicit
discharge if they have first been de-chlorinated and are not directly connected to the storm
sewer system. De-chlorinated pool water should be discharged through vegetation or other
energy dissipation means to prevent erosion.
Some examples of illicit discharge:
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Sediment-laden water from construction sites
Improper vehicle washing
Dumping or spilling of paint, oil, cleaners, fertilizer, and other household chemicals
Dumping of waste materials of any kind in or near a street or stormwater drain or
inlet
Illicit Discharge is prohibited under City Code 14-1-7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND
CONNECTION.
How do I report an Illicit Discharge?
Contact:
MN Duty Officer
1-800-422-0798
Krista Spreiter Natural Resources Coordinator Email: KSpreiter@Mendotaheightsmn.gov Office: 651-255-1123
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Mendota Heights Police Department 651-452-1366
Election 2022: Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting is now open at City Hall in Mendota
Heights!
Voters can register to vote, pick up an absentee ballot, and
cast their ballot at City Hall. If you have requested a ballot
through the mail, you can drop it off at the secure ballot drop
box at city hall. If you would like to request an absentee
ballot through the mail, Click Here
Residents can submit their absentee ballot at any of the
following locations:
Mendota Heights City Hall
Dakota County Northern Service Center
Dakota County Administration Center
Dakota County Western Service Center
2022 Mendota Heights Mayor & Council Candidates
The following candidates have filed to be on the ballot (in order of filing):
For Mayor
Stephanie Levine
John Maczko
For City Council (two positions open)
John Mazzitello
Sally Lorberbaum
Jeff Nath
Candidate profiles available HERE
Election Links:
City of Mendota Heights Elections Website
Secretary Of State - Office Statement on Congressional District 2 Election
Register to Vote
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LMC.org/MayorForADay
MEA Break Field
Trip: Drkula Bowl and
Movie
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 20, 2022 Ages 6-12
Spend the morning at Harmon Park playing games, then head to Drkula’s to go bowling and
eat lunch. After, catch a movie and head back to the park. Pizza lunch is included.
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
What would Mendota Heights look like if kids were in charge? The League of Minnesota
Cities Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!
To enter, fourth, fifth and sixth-graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you
were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota
Cities magazine.
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 12. Winners only will be notified in early January.
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We're Hiring!
Open positions include:
Seasonal Skating Instructor
Seasonal Warming House Attendant
Seasonal Rink Flooder
RECYCLING
Pumpkin Recycling
Nov. 5–6 City Hall Parking Lot
Toss pumpkins into a giant dumpster to be composted for
free.
Yard Sign Recycling
Nov. 9–20 City Hall
The City is partnering with Dakota County to collect and
recycle used yard signs.
Free Shredding Event
9 a.m.–Noon Oct. 22 Mendakota Park
Residents of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St.
Paul, Sunfish Lake & Lilydale can shred and recycle
confidential material at this event.
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Winter Clothing Swap
4:30–7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Veterans Memorial Community Center
Exchange gently used winter clothing with others.
Dakota County Fix It Clinic
12–3 p.m. Oct. 15 Pleasant Hill Library
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair
skills.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Weed of the Month: Tartarian Honeysuckle
Tartarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica L.) is a non-native, invasive shrub introduced to the
U.S. in the 1700s as an ornamental species. It is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that
can grow to 10-feet in height. Leaves are opposite, oval, and smooth or sometimes downy.
Leaf drop is slightly later in the fall than native species, so fall is a good time to identify this
invasive.
Flowers are paired, tubular, and pink to red, blooming in late spring and early summer. Fruit
is red or orange berries and contain several seeds. The bark of Tartarian Honeysuckle can
also be a distinctive trait that may help in identification, as it is light in color and has a rough,
shaggy or peeling texture. Tartarian Honeysuckle has a Restricted status under the
Minnesota Noxious Weed Law.
Many other honeysuckles may look similar, such as Bell’, Morrow’ or Amur, which are also
under Restricted status. See the Minnesota Department of Transportation guide to compare
species.
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Control methods for Tartarian Honeysuckle:
Cutting to just above ground level followed by stump treatment with herbicide
Hand-pulling seedlings
Cutting to just above ground level followed by stump grinding
To see current distribution and report a sighting, refer to EDDMapS. For more information
contact: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at: 651-255-1123 or by Email:
Kspreiter@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Yard Clean Up Tips
During the summer months lawns are mowed several times throughout the season. When
grass clippings from all those mowings make it into the street, sidewalk, and eventually
storm drains, it means increased nutrients, algae growth, and lower water quality for lakes,
rivers, streams, and wetlands.
Now that the leaves have begun to fall, those leaves also add unwanted nutrients to surface
waters. Remember to keep grass clippings and leaves out of streets, gutters, and storm
drains. When leaves and yard waste are washed into storm drains, they end up in surface
waters, where they then release nutrients that contribute to algae growth and algae blooms
the next spring. These extra nutrients also cause low oxygen levels, fish kills, and unsafe
swimming and recreation conditions.
Rake up grass clippings, leaves, branches, and debris from your yard, and dispose of
them properly. Here are some good options:
Compost yard waste in your backyard. Adding leaves and grass clippings to a
compost pile is an inexpensive way to add nutrient rich fertilizer to your gardens.
Bring leaves and grass clippings to a compost site or other acceptable disposal site.
Many sites take leaves and other yard waste free of charge or for a small fee. A list of
sites in our area can be found here.
Till leaves directly into a garden, for added organic matter.
Short on time? Use a service such as TaskRabbit to hire out the task of raking and/or
removing your leaves and yard waste for you!
Recent highlights
Learn how to identify, control, and prevent the spread of the invasive species
garlic mustard.
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
Weekly Crime Report
Incident reports 10/7/2022-10/13/2022 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.
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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.
Trick-or-Teeing
5–7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 Par 3 Golf Course
Celebrate the season by taking your little ghosts or goblins for a Spooktacular trick-or-teeing
experience.
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Fall Golf Rates
Starting October 1 until season colse
$10 per golf round
$7 per footgolf round
Info and tee times: Call 651-454-9822
Weather permitting, the course will continue to be open; call for updates
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
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: Channel 15/859 HD
Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's
listings for updates.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
City Council Work Session Meeting | October 18, 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting | October 18, 6:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting | October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Work Session | October 27, 5:30 p.m.
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