Share Your Thoughts on the Zoning Code Update

The City has been working hard over the past 18-months to prepare this Zoning Code update to be consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff presented this draft for public review at the February 15th, 2024 Open House.

Watch a video of the presentation.

The full draft is available for review and comment, click here to view.?

Your input is valuable! Share your thoughts about the Zoning Code Update by answering the following questions. Please note that this questionnaire is anonymous and is meant to follow the Open House stations as presented in person and online. We will provide a summary of this Questionnaire at the Planning Commission meeting as part of the Public Hearing process.

Summer Recreation Program Registration

Tuesday, Feb. 27
9 a.m.

Mark your calendar and plan ahead for a summer filled with fun and exploration!

• Browse the 2024 Summer Program Guide
• Create a registration account?(or log in and update any necessary info)

Spring Tree Sale

Planting trees helps beautify Mendota Heights, replace canopy cover lost due to Emerald Ash Borer, improve air and water quality, and provide food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife!

The Annual Mendota Heights Tree Sale begins March 4 at 8 a.m.?

Residents can purchase trees at a discounted rate of $60 per tree. Use passcode: MendotaHeightsTreeSale to receive this discount. There is a limit two per resident on a first-come, first-served basis. In response to the popularity of this sale, the City has doubled the number of trees available this year; however, quantities are limited.

Open to Business

Through the Open to Business program, small business owners and entrepreneurs receive free one-on-one technical assistance ranging from business plan development to cash flow and financing projections, connections with banks, community development lenders and other resources. Get started by scheduling your free meeting with an Open to Business representative today!

Rain Barrel and Compost Bins

Mendota Heights residents can purchase a discounted rain barrel or compost bin at the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota sale starting Wednesday March 1st.?

Preordered items can be picked up at the Mendota Heights Public Works Facility on Saturday May 13 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. The sale usually goes quickly, so order soon if your are interested!?

Oak Awards Deadline Extended

The Natural Resources Commission sponsors the Oak Awards Program to celebrate leadership, education/outreach, and project efforts that advance natural resources within the city. The deadline for submitting award nominations has been extended to March 22!

Canoe Rack Rentals

The City owns and operates two canoe racks for rental at Roger?s Lake Park. Each canoe rack has room for six canoes. Cost for Canoe Rack Rental is $75/year.?

Permit requests for use from April to November 2023 are due the first business day of April; and racks are rented on a first come, first serve basis.

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.?

Presidential Nomination Primary

March 5; 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Vote one of three ways:

• Find your polling place to vote in person on Election Day: pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
• Or, stop by City Hall, fill out an application, receive your ballot and vote by direct ballot - you'll place it directly in the ballot box.
• Or, vote absentee by requesting a ballot online and submitting it by mail or in the drop box at City Hall.

Election Info: MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Elections

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

March 6, 20; 9-11 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Have you heard? Coffee, Cribbage and Cards has been extended into the spring! Here's a peek at the fun that's being had: vimeo.com/913062714

Ages 55+, join in the fun - no experience required! The event is free but registration is required; click here to register.