Infrastructure Projects Update
The City, County, MN Department of Transportation and Xcel Energy are all working to wrap up infrastructure projects this fall - stay up to date and informed on the projects taking place in our community.
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Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out!
To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, ?What would you do if you were mayor for a day?? for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine.
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Compost Your Fall Yard Waste
Just in time for fall yardwork, the South St. Paul Compost site is now open for the season. Yard waste including grass clippings and leaves can be dropped off for $1 per bag.
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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.
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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.?
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Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Mendota Heights offers a variety of opportunities for residents to volunteer, get involved and contribute to the community!
Tree Planting: 5-10 volunteers needed? Thursday, Oct. 5, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Barktober: 5 volunteers needed? Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-Noon.
Trick-or-Teeing: 7 volunteers needed Saturday, Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m.
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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!?
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Curbside Appliance Pickup
Oct. 9; 8 a.m.-Noon
Recycle large appliances curbside!?Cost: $25/first appliance, $10 each additional appliance.
Reservations are required.
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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.
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Barktober
Oct. 14; 10 a.m.-Noon Mendota Heights Dog Park
Join us for a free event featuring plenty of activities to keep you and your pup entertained!
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Toy Swap
Oct. 14; 10 a.m.-Noon Mendota Heights City Hall
Bring your gently used toys to swap with others in the area. You?ll support reuse and find something fun that?s new to you! Free event; no registration required.
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Coffee with the Council
Oct. 15; 9-10 a.m. Par 3 Community Clubhouse
Stop by for a cup of coffee and visit with Mayor Stephanie Levine and Council Member Sally Lorberbaum in a casual setting.
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Reuse Series 1: Make the Most of Your Food - Cooking with Leftovers
Oc. 19;?5:30-7 p.m. West St. Paul City Hall
Did you know that the average American throws out more than 30% of the food they buy? That?s bad for the wallet and the environment. Combat wasted food at your home by learning to cook with leftovers from Chef William Niemer of That Cooking School. This event is free, but registration is required.
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Trick-or-Teeing
Oct. 21; 5-7 p.m. Par 3 Community Golf Course
Celebrate the season by taking your little ghosts or goblins for a spooktacular trick-or-teeing experience! Get in costume and visit six golf course holes for a treat and enjoy the festive games and activities!
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Paper Shredding Event
October 21; 9 a.m.-Noon Mendakota Park
Shred and recycle confidential material. Pioneer Secure Shred staff collects and secures material into a locking security container and transports it directly to the mobile shredding vehicle.
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Dakota County Fix it Clinic
October 21; Noon-3 p.m. Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills! Volunteers help you figure out what's wrong and fix your broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.
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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?on the City website.?
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Schedule
City Council Meeting Oct. 3; 7 p.m.
Natural Resources Commission Meeting Oct. 11; 6 p.m.
City Council Work Session Oct. 17; 5 p.m.
City Council Meeting Oct. 17; 7 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Oct. 24; 7 p.m.
Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at?mendotaheightsmn.gov/Calendar.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at?townsquare.tv/webstreaming;?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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