The Just Deeds Project, Earth and Arbor Day Celebrations and More!





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Just Deeds
The Just Deeds Project

At their April 2 meeting, the Mendota Heights City Council heard a presentation from Two Rivers High School students on the Just Deeds Project - a coalition in the Twin Cities working to raise awareness of racial covenants in property deeds, and encourage property owners to discharge them.

Following the presentation, Council Members joined the coalition in condemning the use of discriminatory covenants, and discharged racial covenants on all city-owned property.


* Property owners are encouraged to join in this effort and use the *University of Minnesota Mapping Prejudice portal [ [link removed] ]* to locate existing covenants in their property deeds.
* The Dakota County Board of Commissioners has exempted property owners from paying a recording fee to file a discharge document, learn more about how to *discharge a discriminatory covenant in Dakota County [ [link removed] ].*


*More about the Just Deeds Project* [ [link removed] ]


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Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day!

*Find Lily the Frog*
*April 22-26
*Lily the Frog will be placed in a different Mendota Heights park each day during Earth Week! If you find Lily and answer her riddle of the day, you'll be entered in a drawing to win an Earth Day gift basket. *Lily the Frog Contest Details [ [link removed] ]*

*Picnic in the Park*
*April 26; 4-6:30 p.m.
Market Square Park
*Celebrate Earth and Arbor Day with Picnic in the Park! You'll learn more about the City's Natural Resources and Recycling efforts, as well as the Fresh Air Fridays initiative. While there, you can pick up supplies to facilitate your own park cleanup project.?

*Tricia and the Toonies Enviro Show*
*April 24; 5 p.m.*
*City Hall Council Chambers
*Children (and adults) are invited to laugh and sing along while learning more about resources, recycling and caring for the environment. This event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required*. Register today [ [link removed] ]*!



WHEP Volunteers

Dakota County is seeking volunteers for the *Wetland Health Evaluation Program [ [link removed] ] *(WHEP). Volunteers work with a community-based team to evaluate wetlands by collecting data on plants and macroinvertebrates like beetles, bugs and snails. Previous monitoring experience or a background in science is not necessary. Register by May 15.

WHEP

*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


Apply to Be a Firefighter

Firefighters

Over the past 77 years, hundreds of dedicated community members have served as firefighters in Mendota Heights. These individuals save lives and property, comfort others in their time of need, help teach fire safety and more. Some feel called to serve or have a passion for the fire service; others appreciate the teamwork, flexibility, personal development and leadership skills that come with the job ? but all firefighters feel the value of giving back to the community and directly contributing to the safety and welfare of their hometown.

The Mendota Heights Fire Department is now recruiting paid, on-call firefighters. Applications are due May 3, and the next Fire Academy begins in August.

Stop by the Fire Station to learn more at an upcoming information session:


* *Tuesday, April 9; 7 p.m.*
* *Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m.*


*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/BecomeAFirefighter* [ [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. Historical?crime reports are available in the *Laserfiche archive system* [ [link removed] ].?



*April 5 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Kids Garage Sale

*April 28; 10 a.m.-Noon*
*Veterans Memorial Community Center*

Children ages 6-16 are invited to participate in this entrepreneurial adventure! Register today for just $10 per table. *MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Register* [ [link removed] ].



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Spring Shred Event

*April 13; 9 a.m.-Noon*
*W. St. Paul Sports Complex*

Free for residents; no limit. Bring materials in paper bags.

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Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

**April 17*; 8-10 a.m.
**Par 3 Community Clubhouse*

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



Athletic Gear
Athletic Gear Donation Drive

*Begins April 15*
*City Hall*

Accepting all reusable athletic gear for families in need. Donations are needed for baseball, basketball, hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and more. Donations will be distributed by the?*United Heroes League* [ [link removed] ].



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


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NOW HIRING

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Administrative Support Assistant [ [link removed] ]

Full-Time, Non Exempt?-?$55,756.00 - $68,539.00 Annually

Police Officer [ [link removed] ]

Full-Time, Non Exempt?-?$77,001.60 - $102,876.80 Annually

Seasonal Public Works Maintenance [ [link removed] ]

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

*Apply Today* [ [link removed] ]


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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop?
*April 9; 5 p.m.?

*Natural Resources Commission Meeting*
April 10; 6 p.m.

*City Council Work Session*
April 16; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
April 16; 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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