2023-03-17 Friday NewsMi
March 17 Friday News
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CITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
March 17 Friday News
LATEST NEWS
Spring Cleaning for Surface Waters
This spring, rememoersome simple things you can do to
keep surface waters clean:
• Dlsprrse of yam waste popery
• don't dump yard waste in or rear surface waters.
• weep extra sari fiom your drrvewey or sidev2lk
• Clean up alter pets.
• Ttrink of ways to irrigate less this summer.
earn More
Fix -It Clinic
Get henna raed or mended for free and learn useaul repair swlls
at an upcoming FEEItclinic.
March IT
14 P.M.
Wen M Llhmry
199 WenN fth Ave. E.. West 9t Paul
Spanish language Interpreters wall be at event to help
Recycling Ambassador Program
Meet timers who are exc6al about wastein Dakota
have me
minspire to spare Nm others help reduce wastesteIn Dakota county as
a Recycling Ambassador (formerly known as Master
RecyckdComposleQ. Classes Cegan Mach 21.
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
Definition: Local herowho snares a
love of the game with others.
Now Hiring
Have a 40-love of tennis and enioy helping others learn to play? Apply May ant get And to
share your Calendar
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Foundation Accepting Grant
Applications
The Mendota Heights Community Foundation Is now accepting
applications for Its first community grant, oftedng up to $3,O00 Mr 'TIC
Best IMSC IT enhance life In our City
Applications must be re telvM by May 1.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Become a Firefighterl
The Mendota Heights Fire I epmtment annually hires new - -
firefighters to begin the oepadment's tmming program In vie
fall. Interested In leaming mare about what II takes IT
b wr afirefghter?
• Learn more about the hiring process.
• Completea FirefgMerinterest Form
• Attend an upcoming information session.
Applications are being accepted through May 13.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Dakota County Soil and Water DAKo'fw CoyNTy
Conservation District Tree Sale —SOIL aWill
Line Dakota SWCD Tree Sale provides the opporWnlry for CONSERVATION ca.ucr
landowners to purchase high quality Min root sceidual at a low cost for urban and ru al
conservation purposes, such as windbreaks, reforestation, emslon control, and food and
coveforeaddife.
Line trees for sale are native to Minnesota and round In Dakota County, including enters,
hardwcyrds, small trees, and skirl
Stormwater Pond Maintenance
The City a worNng with Barr Englreefing and Vell 8 Company,
Inc. to perform manna nance on Iwo smrmwater ponds: Rogers
Hall smmmaber pond, located within Rogers lake Park, and
Park Place shommaler pond, located southeast of the „
Intersecbun of Park Place Drive and Famgale Road.
Rain Barrels and Compost Bins omentavelft
Mendota Heights reslcents ran now purchase alscou l min a
barred or comport tons al the annual Recycling Association of
Minnesota sale.
Earth and Arbor Day Event
Saturday, April 29
9 a.m.i oon
Penn miss this opportunity forme whole family to celebrafeb
• Partklpelemacimcmdecleanupaay
• Be the first to pick uprose giveaways
• Entertowinismes
• Wlunteerto help plant a garden
PARKS AND RECREATION
Park Shelter Rentals
The City park shelters offer a unique and Spectacle
pumper selling for reunions, panties, gatherings and more -
rent a park shelter for your summer event Mal Discounted
rates are available to Mendota Heights makers,
businesses and organizations.
Yew rental rates, park locations and amennaes, and make reservations online
Canoe Rack Rentals
The City awns and operates We canoe nicks for rental at
Rogers Lake Park Each canoe 2IX has mom ter six
canoes. Costfir Canoe Rack Rental Is $75/year.
Permit requests for use fiom April to November 2023 are
due the must business day C AMI: and 2d5 are rental on a
first Crime, fist serve basis.
Kids Garage Sale
a
10 a.m.-Noon 29
10 a.m. -Noon
Register now for this fun and rewarding
opportunity for kids to do some spring cleaning, and earn a profit
from selling items they no longer use!
Cost: $8/resident; $13/non-resident.
And, mark your calendar to stop by the sale, Saturday, April 29.
You're sure to find a few treasures, and you'll be supporting young
entrepreneurs in our community!
Tour de Rec
Jam us fortms free, monthly recreafion moral aimed at
bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community
Upcoming Dates:
Apni 6
6-7 p.m.
Marie Park 17W Lilac to
Mendota Heights
May a
6-7 p.m.
Mendota Elementary
1979 Summit Lane, St Paul
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Crime Report r I
The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of
mcklends taking place In our community
Previous crime reports are available In the lasencche archive
system on He City webslte.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Schedule
City Council work session
March 21, 5 p in
City Council Meetng
March 21, 7 p in.
Joint Wom Session: Natural Resources and Parks and Recreation Commissions
March 22, 6 p in.
Planning Commission Meeting
March 28, 7 p in.
Meetings take place at City Hall changes or cancellations are noted
at mendotaheightsmn.gov cidendar.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at townsquare.tvlwebstmammg; or on cable television:
Cary Council s Planning Commission: Ch. 19799 No
Airport Relations fselect meetings televised), NaWml
Recreation Commission: Ch. 151859 To
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