2023-04-21 Friday NewsCITY OF
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
April 21 Friday News
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April 21 Friday News
LATEST NEWS
Earth and Arbor Day Event
am. ay,No April 29
9
9 a.m: Noon !
Volunteer Opportunely
In Garden
of Eatlfi Bay, volunteHeights r to Parp6MaPocket Pollinator
GarOen at Valley Yew Heights Parts
Free oriental
Stop by Clly Hall fiom 9 a m. -Noon, for tree giveaways and learn about tree care,
pollinators, and simple ways you ran protect our surface waters.
Park Cleanup
Spend the day at a local Mendota Heights park or other public space helping to remove
garbage and keep our Clry clean.
Recreational Fires
As the weather wants up and we make plans to gather with
Intends and family around the fire, Ts Important to review the
CIIYs guidelines for recreational fires to be sure you are In
compliance and faking appropriate saety measures.
2023 State of the City Address
May 16; 45:30 p.m.
CIry Han Council Chambers
Jam Mayor Stephanie Levine for vie annual sate of the City address'
Take a look back on avnmpr¢hments in 2@2 and team about whats
ahead In the coming year.
DMaila and RSVP
Zoning Code Update .�
Zoning Is the the
primary mot for regulating land use and
Implemme ng the goals and pauses tithe the Z
Comprehensive Plan. The Goy Ise 2D4)g the Zoning
Ordinance to the conslslen[wIN the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
The NII draft of the Zoning Code Update s now avail along with a summary of
the proposed zoning code key changes.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community Foundation Accepting Grant
Applications
The Mendota Heights Community Foundatun is now accepting
applications for its Do community gram among up to S$000 He 'The
Best Idea' to enhance Ire In our City
Applications must be receipts by May 1.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Great River Greening Earth Day GREA�T� ,
Planting and Celebration RIVER �.�.
ARM 22;9aimmNoon GREENING
Two Rivers High School
Join in the Eats Day celebration by planting native gasses and wildflowers attire Two
Revers High School Campus'
Mayor's Challenge for Water
Conservation
Mayor Stephane tevene spining mayors across the
country who are aski residents to make a long-term
commitment to reduce poill and manage water
resources mare Wendy
Mendam Heighfs currently ranks 25th in our radegi for the
Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge. Take the pledge for
taps and peas on how you Pon help conserve Water and
help our Cry move Into the sop 101
PARKS AND RECREATION
Music in the Park:
The Patience Band
Wednesday, May 3; 6 p.m.
Market Square Park !� N[ P^rry
Join us for some flee family tun wlN live, lI1Y rrM
outdoor music from The Patience
Band: meffabenceband.com
Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, May 20
6:3o a.m.i p.m.
Jain us for a day full of Idendty competition on the Made so
Park muds) Player levels are per assigned and games are unaf ciamd. The tournament is
Casual and unsancticnes!.
Register Today
RECYCLING
Athletic Gear Donation Drive
April 17-28
City Hall
W nam any reusable athlHlc gearto the United Hemes
League for families in need. Item are needed for baseball,
hasMtbau, hockey rtothali, acrosse, saver, tennis and
mom
Spring Shred Event
Saturday, April 22
9 a.m. - Noon
West St. Paul Sports Complex
Kuck off your spring cleaning and safely dispose of
mtridentwl documents'
lllAore De[eila
Dakota Co. Outdoor Gear Swap
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Af
APnI RR; 10 a.m.-Noon
Dakota Lodge, Thompson Park
Ready to part with you're outdoor gear? Bring items to
cave, and take items that are new to you'
Par 3 Community Golf Course Now Open! MENoorgy
The Par 3 Community Goff Course is open for the 2023 season' /p/%/%�� &
Book your tee time Relay for
an aNable round of for right ht hein M
Mendota Heights.
Events and Programs �`W" a
Register today Par these run opporunrees at Me Par 3 Community Golf Course the summer
• Adult Lessons and Leagues
• Youth Lessons and Leagues
• Leagues for Ages 55i
• Bogey vnth the Red and Blue
POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Prescription Drug Takeback Day 'We.4
000
April RR; 10 a.m.-Noon
City Han
Properly dispose of unused medical to prevent abuse
and protect the environment take advantage of this safe
and convenient option for disposing or prescription drugs. Couecdon w it take place at the
roundabout In front of City Nall.
Pickleball with Public Safety
ARM 27; S3o-T p.m.
Friendly HMIs Park
Pickeball enthusiasts of all ages are invited to loin members
of the Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments for a
row matches' Free, resportuion recommended.
Register Today
Become a Firefighter!
Mendota Heights Firefighters receive quarterly trending on Emergency Medical Secures,
including procedures for usng an Automatic Etdemal Defi milatdr when a person is
experiencing cardiac arrest. Do you have what it takes to Small Learn mom about
Becoming a firefighter and apply by May 14.
Weekly Crime Report r I
The Mendota Heights Polkz Department pmvmes a weekly list of
incidents taking place In our cdmmunry
Previous crime repods are available in the lasencche archive
system on the City weMre.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Schedule
Joint work Session: City Council and Planning Commission
April 24', 6 pm.
Planning Commission deal
April 25, Rpm
City Council Meeting
May 2, T pm.
Parka and Recreation Commission Mewing
May 9, 6 3o pm.
Natural Resources Commission Meeting
May 10, 6 pm.
Meetings take place at City Hall, changes or Cancellations are noted
at mendo miggMs rmcgovlcalendar.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at townsquar clorha bsm arcing: or on cable television:
• City Council& Planning Commission: Ch. 1 W99 No
• Airport Relatldns(select meetings tell Natural Resources & Parks and
Recreation Commission: Ch. 151959 No
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