Organics Recycling, Presidential Nomination Primary and More!





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Organics
Organics Recycling

Over the past few years, the City has increased organics education and promotion of organics drop-off. New requirements for back-of-house collection at community events including Parks Celebration and the Scott Patrick Memorial 5K have made significant progress toward keeping organic waste from City events out of landfills. The City also offers discounted compost bins to encourage backyard composting; in 2024, this sale will also include a free backyard composting class for residents.

In 2024 City staff are assisting Dakota County in their analysis of residential organics collection. Many Mendota Heights residents have expressed interest and concerns about curbside organics collection. This partnership will help inform future discussions about organics recycling in the City by studying participation trends, environmental impact data and infrastructure capacity, then outline the next steps towards diverting organic material from entering landfills.



*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Recycling* [ [link removed] ]


FFF
Frozen Fun Fest 2024

Schedule of Events

*Friday, Feb. 9
Ice Block Party*
Food trucks, snowshoeing, ice skating, s?mores and cocoa; 4-6 p.m. at Friendly Hills Park.

*Saturday, Feb. 10
Ice Fishing**
Learn to fish on the ice at Rogers Lake, 9-11 a.m.

*Valentine?s at the Village*
Live music and Cupid?s Crawl, 5-8 p.m. at Market Square Park

*Sunday, Feb. 11
Puzzle Contest**
Join as a group or an individual; 9 a.m.-Noon, location to be determined

*Requires registration;?*click here to register* [ [link removed] ].

Volunteers Needed

*Friday, Feb. 9
Ice Block Party Event Volunteers Needed [ [link removed] ]*

* [ [link removed] ]Saturday, Feb. 10
Valentines In the Village Event Volunteers Needed [ [link removed] ]*



*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/FrozenFunFest* [ [link removed] ]


Elections
Presidential Nomination Primary

The Presidential Nomination Primary is March 5, 2024; absentee voting begins Jan. 19.

*To participate in absentee voting:*


* Request a ballot - this can be done?*online [ [link removed] ]*, by mail or in-person at City Hall; you will be required to select a major political party to request a ballot and participate in the Presidential Nomination Primary.


* Return your ballot:
* In person at City Hall
* By mail
* Using the drop box in front of City Hall

Note: Completed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m.

*To vote in-person on Tuesday, March 5:*


* Find your local polling place at *pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us [ [link removed] ]

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* Vote at your polling place from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Note: There is no in-person voting at City Hall on March 5.



*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Elections* [ [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.?



*Jan. 19 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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Outdoor Ice Rink Update

Ice rinks are now open for the season! Grab your skates and head out to one of the City's three outdoor ice rinks for some winter fun.

*Friendly Hills Park* [ [link removed] ]
2360 Pueblo Lane

*Marie Park* [ [link removed] ]
1780 Lilac Lane

*Wentworth Park* [ [link removed] ]
739 Wentworth Ave

WARMING HOUSE HOURS*

*4-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.
12-6 p.m. Sun.*

*Weather dependent

For updates, call the weather hotline at?*651-255-1174?*or follow along at?*Facebook.com/MHParksandRec* [ [link removed] ].



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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

*Jan. 24, Feb. 7, 21; 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; *click here to register [ [link removed] ]*.



Blade with the Blue [ [link removed] ]
Blade with the Blue

*Jan. 27; 1?3 p.m.*
*Wentworth Park*

Skate and play hockey with police officers; registration recommended. *Click here to register [ [link removed] ]*.



TDR
Tour de Rec: Crafts and Cookies

*Feb. 1; 6-7 p.m.*
*Harmon Park Neighborhood Center*

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



*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


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NOW HIRING

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Parks and Recreation Intern [ [link removed] ]

Full-Time, Non Exempt?-?$16.25 - $17.00 Hourly

Seasonal Golf Course Clubhouse Worker [ [link removed] ]

Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$13.25 - $14.00 Hourly

Seasonal Warming House Attendant [ [link removed] ]

Part Time Non-Exempt?-?$11.50 - $13.00 Hourly

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*City Council Work Session*
Jan. 23; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
Jan. 23; 7 p.m.

*Airport Relations Commission *

Jan. 24; 6 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting*
Jan. 30; 7 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
Feb. 6; 7 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*

*Find meeting agendas and minutes at *MendotaHeightsMN.gov/AgendaCenter [ [link removed] ]*.*






*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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