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2011-07-15 Friday News July 15, 2011 July 15, 2011 Construction Season Underway There are a number of significant projects underway around Mendota Heights—both public and private. The Pipeline includes an update on the reconstruction of Delaware Avenue and Wagon Wheel Trail. In addition to these, residents are likely happy to hear that Sibley Memorial Highway has been re -opened between Lexington Avenue and Downtown Mendota. Plans for the Lilydale Tennis Club site continue to move forward, as well as the demolition of the existing building. On a smaller scale, city staff have been busy assisting residents and contractors with single family housing projects including additions, new homes, garages and the like. State Government Shutdown To End It appears that the state government shutdown will end early next week due to the tentative deal worked out between the Governor and legislative leaders. Mendota Heights was not impacted greatly during the two plus week shutdown but we did see some issues that had an impact on residents. We will look at these issues and see if there is a different way to handle them if another state government shutdown occurs in the future. If anyone has any issues or impacts they experienced that they would like us to add to our list to look at please contact the city administrator. We are all happy the state government shutdown looks like it will soon be over and everyone involved in the business of state government can get back to work. MN River Greenway Master Plan City staff has participated in a Dakota County master plan process to improve recreational opportunities along the Minnesota River Corridor, while protecting and enhancing the area as a natural resource. The northern end of the greenway starts in Mendota Heights with the Big Rivers Regional trail. The greenway travels south and west along the Minnesota River to the Scott County border. Dakota County is holding an open house next Wednesday night, July 20, 2011 to share the master plan and discuss how it will be implemented. The open house is 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley. You can also learn more about the plan at www.hkgi.com/projects/dakota. Friday News Mendota Heights Weekly Report on City Activities Mendota Heights City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve www.mendota-heights.com (651) 452-1850 July 15, 2011 Attachments The Pipeline, Just the Facts July 15, 2011 Dates to Remember July 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting July 26, 2011 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2011 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting August 9, 2011 6:30 p.m Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 10, 2011 7:00 p.m. Airport Relations Commission Meeting Page Two Good Luck Jay All of us at the city want to wish Jay Haugen good luck in his new position as Superintendent of Schools for the Farmington School District and say thank you for the positive working relationship that we have enjoyed over the past five years. The city-school working relationship is an important part of any community; our history of working together in a positive manner has benefited all of our residents. As you leave for your new position we thank you for the work that you did with our children, our district, our facilities and our future. Farmington’s gain is Mendota Heights’ loss and we wish the school district the best in finding their next superintendent. Good luck Jay, stay in touch and do not forget about the positive legacy you have left our community. We all appreciate your service. 2012 Budget Work Session The City Council will hold a work session on the 2012 budget on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. City staff reviewed the draft budgets submitted for each department last week. Revisions are being made to the draft budget that will be reviewed by the city council in August. Additionally a “wish list” is being developed for the council to consider for projects and items that staff feels are important for council to be aware of. The 2012 budget will most likely be very similar to the 2011 budget with levy limits likely in place and the traditional conservative approach used in developing the budget. Anyone with questions on the budget should contact the city administrator.