Community Center Feasibility Survey, Winter Gear Swap, Special Election and More!
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
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Survey
Community Center Survey
Residents of Mendota Heights and West Saint Paul have expressed interest in building a joint community center. To determine the financial and operational feasibility of a community center, residents are asked to complete the brief feasibility survey below. The survey will close on Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
*Take the Survey* [ [link removed] ]
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THIS WEEK IN MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Lights
Holiday Lights Recycling
Did you know holiday string lights can take years to break down in a landfill?
Recycle your old, unwanted and non-working holiday lights with convenient drop off during City Hall business hours, now through Jan. 31.
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coats
Winter Gear Swap
*Nov. 18; Noon-2 p.m.*
*Rosemount Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Tr.*
Your used coats and scarves may be someone else's winter treasure. You're welcome to bring gently-used items to the winter gear swap; however, no donation is necessary, so stop by if you and your family are in need of winter gear.
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Fix it
Dakota County Fix-it Clinic
*Nov. 18; Noon-3 p.m.*
*Robert Trail Library, Rosemount*
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
Skilled volunteers help you figure out what's wrong and fix broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.
Please Note: City Hall is closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
*More Calendar Information* [ [link removed] ]
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LATEST NEWS
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District 52B Special Election
Voters in House District 52B (Mendota Heights Precincts 2, 3, 4 and 5) are asked to go to the polls to select a representative who will fill a vacancy in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
*Nov. 27-Dec. 5 - Early/Absentee Voting Period
*Vote by mail, drop box or in-person at City Hall.
*Dec. 2 - Saturday Voting Hours
*In-person voting at City Hall; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Dec. 5 - Election Day
*Vote at Precincts 2-5;?7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Drop early/absentee ballots in City Hall drop box by 8 p.m.
No in-person voting at City Hall.
*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Elections* [ [link removed] ]
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Holiday Meal
Reduce Holiday Food Waste
Food is the largest part of our trash in Minnesota, usually ending up in a landfill where it rots and produces methane, a greenhouse gas more than 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
*Tips for Reducing Food Waste* [ [link removed] ]
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Winter
Winter Hazard Awareness Week
It's Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin! Intended to help residents reduce the risks of winter, this week is a great opportunity to refresh your memory, learn something new, or teach a child.
*More Resources* [ [link removed] ]
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Toys for Teens
The Police Department and the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Scott, Carver and Dakota County are collecting gifts for tweens and teens ages 10?18 this holiday season. Toys collected will help CAP offer a holiday shopping experience to teens experiencing homelessness and families in need.
New, unwrapped donations can be dropped off at the Police Department (1101 Victoria Curve) through Dec. 15.
You can also choose a gift from this convenient?*wish list* [ [link removed] ].
For volunteer opportunities and more, visit the *CAP Agency website* [ [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.?
*Nov. 16 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]
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NOW HIRING
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ice rink
*Seasonal Skating Assistant [ [link removed] ]*
Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$13.75 - $14.50 Hourly
*Seasonal Skating Instructor [ [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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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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Cards
Coffee, Cribbage and Cards
*Nov. 29; 9-11 a.m.*
*Par 3 Community Clubhouse*
Ages 55+, join us for coffee, games and fun - no experience required! The event is free but registration is required.
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TDR
Tour de Rec: Ninja Night
*Dec. 7; 6-7 p.m.*
*Mendota Elementary Gym*
Join us for the City?s traveling program that brings free recreation events to local neighborhood parks and facilities!
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Fix it
Fix it Clinic
*Dec. 2; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.*
*Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, St. Paul*
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
Skilled volunteers help you figure out what's wrong and fix broken items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
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*Schedule*
*City Council Work Session*
Nov. 21; 5 p.m.
*City Council Meeting*
Nov. 21; 7 p.m.
*Planning Commission Meeting*
Nov. 18; 7 p.m.
*City Council Meeting*
*Dec. 6; 7 p.m.
*This meeting will be broadcast on Cable Channel 19.
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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