Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K and More!
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May 19 Friday News
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Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K
On Saturday, June 3, we will gather to celebrate the life and service of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick, with the 18th Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk. Officer Patrick was killed in the line of duty in June 2014; and each year, the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K is held in his memory, to support Special Olympics Minnesota and Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
*Learn More and Register* [ [link removed] ]
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Purple Prairie Clover
Pollinator Awareness Month
It's Pollinator Awareness Month in Mendota Heights!
Throughout the month-long initiative, the City is providing educational resources and activities on how to support pollinators year-round and highlight the importance of pollinators and their role in the natural world.?
Friday Forb: Purple Prairie Clover [ [link removed] ]
Purple Prairie Clover ("Dalea purpurea") is a native forb with purple cone-like flower heads that bloom in late summer. It grows in dry, well-drained soil conditions, often found in prairie ecosystems. *Read on... [ [link removed] ]*
*Meet Natural Resources Commissioner Will Stein [ [link removed] ]*
In honor of Pollinator Awareness Month, the City's Natural Resources Commissioners are sharing their personal pollinator-friendly landscaping projects.?*Read on... [ [link removed] ]*
*May 16 Tuesday Tip [ [link removed] ]*
Avoid the use of herbicide, pesticides, and insecticides whenever possible. If applied improperly, use of these chemicals can cause drift that could contaminate pollen and nectar collected by pollinators for several days or even months after it is applied.?*Read on... [ [link removed] ]* [ [link removed] ]
Pollinator of the Week: Rusty Patched Bumble Bee [ [link removed] ]
The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis) is the MN State Bee and was listed as federally endangered in 2017. It has been spotted throughout Mendota Heights in the last five years. *Read on.*.. [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/PollinatorAwarenessMonth* [ [link removed] ]
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Tree Sale
Tree Sale Success
On Saturday, May 13, residents who participated in the City?s annual tree sale picked up their trees and started planting!
This year, the City expanded its number of trees available to residents from 50 to 100 trees.
Thanks to all of you who helped make the annual tree sale a tree-mendous success!
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Yellow flag waving in breeze with logo Par 3 Community Golf Course over hole green near bare trees and bright blue sky.
Senior Golf Passes
Available for purchase beginning Monday, May 22, Senior Golf Passes are an opportunity for golfers ages 65 and up to save on greens fees at the Par 3 Community Golf Course for the 2023 season. Passes are $200; some restrictions apply. Stop by City Hall to purchase your pass today!
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/GolfCourse* [ [link removed] ]
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Willow
New City Staff: Willow Eisfeldt
*Willow Eisfeldt* is the City?s new Recreation Program Coordinator. She earned a bachelor?s degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist licensed through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification.?
Courtney
*New City Staff: Courtney Selstad*
*Courtney Selstad* is the new Recycling Coordinator for the
Cities of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul,
Lilydale and Sunfish Lake. After earning a bachelor of arts in
international relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Courtney spent the first several years of her career working in public relations and nonprofit management in the Twin Cities and New York City.
*Read More* [ [link removed] ]
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Mayor Stephanie Levine
2023 State of the City Address
Last Tuesday, Mayor Stephanie Levine presented the annual State of the City address. For a look back on accomplishments in 2022 and an overview of what's ahead in the coming year, check out the video on-demand!
*Watch the Presentation* [ [link removed] ]
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Walking
Join Us for a Walk!
*Friday, May 26; 9?10 a.m. *
Join Parks and Recreation staff for a 2-3 mile walk at locations in Mendota Heights and surrounding areas. Participants can go at their own pace and do not need to finish the entire walk.
Participation is free; register online or by calling 651-255-1353. Starting location and route will be sent the Monday before the hike via email.
*Register Today!* [ [link removed] ]
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VV Park
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement
Installation of the new playground equipment is nearly complete, and estimated to be ready for kids to play by Friday, May 26. Until then, the playground area of the park is closed; please refrain from playing on the equipment for safety reasons.
*More Project Info* [ [link removed] ]
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Music in the Park
Music in the Park: Timeless
*Wednesday, May 31; 6 p.m.*
*Market Square Park*
Join us for some free family fun with live, outdoor music from? [ [link removed] ]*Timeless [ [link removed] ]*.
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/MusicInThePark* [ [link removed] ]
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Weekly Crime Report
The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community.
Previous crime reports?are available in the?*Laserfiche archive system* [ [link removed] ]?on the City website.?
*May 19 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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*Schedule*
*Planning Commission Work Session*
May 23; 7 p.m.
*City Council Meeting*
June 6, 7 p.m.
*Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting*
June 13; 6:30 p.m.
Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at?*mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar [ [link removed] ]*.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at?*townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ];*?or on cable television:
* City Council & Planning Commission:*?Ch. 18/798 HD*
* Airport Relations (select meetings televised), Natural Resources & Parks and Recreation Commission:?*Ch. 15/859 HD*
*Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota [ [link removed] ]*
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850
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