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Sept. 15 Friday News





Construction
Street Projects and Road Closures

The City of Mendota Heights, Dakota County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have streets project scheduled for September - stay up to date on road closures and more.



*Sept. 15 Update* [ [link removed] ]


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Vote
*Governor Walz orders special election impacting voters in Mendota Heights*

Vacancy in the office of State Representative for District 52B of the State of Minnesota, caused by the resignation of Representative Ruth Richardson effective Sept. 1, 2023, requires a special election to ensure representation for the citizens of this district.

A special primary election for nomination of candidates is Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A special election to fill the vacancy is Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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Shredded Paper
Paper Shredding Event

*Saturday, Sept. 16; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
**Wakota Federal Credit Union, South St. Paul*

Shred and recycle confidential material.?Open to residents of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale; limit 2 boxes.



*Mark Your Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


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Hiring
Now Hiring!

The City is currently hiring for a number of part-time seasonal positions, including:

*Election Judge [ [link removed] ]*
Part Time Temporary, Non-Exempt?-?$13.00 - $17.00 Hourly

*Seasonal Ice Skating Assistant [ [link removed] ]*
Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$13.75 - $14.50 Hourly

*Seasonal Ice Skating Instructor [ [link removed] ]*
Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$16.25 - $17.00 Hourly

*Seasonal Rink Flooder [ [link removed] ]*
Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$16.25 - $17.00 Hourly

*Seasonal Warming House Attendant [ [link removed] ]
*Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$11.50 - $13.00 Hourly



*Apply Today!* [ [link removed] ]


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Fix it
Dakota County Fix-it Clinic

*Sept. 17; 1-4 p.m.*
*Trapp Farm Park Pavilion, Eagan*

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills.



*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


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Bike Fix
Cycles and Cider: Bike Fix-it Clinic

*Sept. 20; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Market Square Park*

Give your bike a check-up before the end of the season, and pick up an apple cider for yourself, at this free fix-it clinic. Fixers will be available to address minor issues and diagnose bigger ones.



*Mark Your Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


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Recycling
Eureka Recycling Tour

*Thursday, Sept. 28*
*10:20 a.m.-1 p.m.*

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves your home? Come on this tour of Eureka Recycling to see how our single-stream recycling is sorted by material before being shipped to end markets to be made into new products. Attendees will see the sorting process and learn about recycling best practices in the Twin Cities. Free event; registration required.



*Register Today* [ [link removed] ]


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Fire Station
Fire Department Open House

*Oct. 14; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.*
*Mendota Heights Fire Station*

Bring the whole family for some fun and fire safety information! Please note: the event times printed in the Sept.-Oct. issue of Heights Highlights are incorrect; the Open House takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.



*Mark Your Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


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Maker's Market
Shop the 2023 Maker's Market

*Sept. 30; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.*
*Two Rivers High School*

The Makers Market celebrates local artists and small businesses, providing?an opportunity to connect with community members while getting a head start on shopping for?unique holiday gifts.?



*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


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Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Mendota Heights offers a variety of opportunities for residents to volunteer, get involved and contribute to the community:


* 5-10 volunteers are needed for a tree planting event?*Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m.*?at Friendly Hills Park.
* 5 volunteers are needed for the Barktober event *Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-Noon* at the Mendota Heights Dog Park.


*Learn More and Register* [ [link removed] ]


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Smores
Tour de Rec: S'mores and Stories

*Thursday, Oct. 5; 6-7 p.m.*
*Thompson Park*

Join us for the City?s traveling program that brings free recreation events to local neighborhood parks and facilities!?



*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


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appliances
Curbside Appliance Pickup

*Oct. 8; 8 a.m.-Noon*

Recycle large appliances curbside!?Cost: $25/first appliance, $10 each additional appliance.

Reservations are required.



*Make a Reservation* [ [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.?



*Sept. 15 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*City Council Work Session*
Sept. 19; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
Sept. 19; 7 p.m.

*Airport Relations Commission Meeting*
Sept. 20; 6 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting*
Sept. 26; 7 p.m.

*Natural Resources Commission Work Session*
Sept. 27; 6 p.m.?
City Hall Large Conference Room

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*





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Phone: 651-452-1850








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