2024 Street Improvements, Spring Events and More!





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Earth Day [ [link removed] ]
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] ]*!



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Fresh Air Fridays

Whether it?s choosing to walk, bike or carpool; opting to repurpose instead of buying new; making energy efficient choices at home; or deciding to compost food waste; residents are encouraged to think outside the box and have a little fun while participating in Fresh Air Fridays.

Ready to join in? Take the pledge online and get started today!



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


Construction
2024 Street Improvements

The City, County and State all maintain different roadways in our community; here are some projects planned for the coming year.



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Mosquito Control

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in neighborhoods and parks this spring and summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and annoyance.



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


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Mendota Bridge Trail Detour

MnDOT will be closing the pedestrian/bicycle route over the Mendota Bridge starting sometime in May. This project will also reduce the westbound vehicle lanes widths to 10 feet during the project but two lanes are scheduled to remain open. The eastbound rails were replaced in 2023 with minimal disruptions.



*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


County
Dakota Co. Solid Waste Planning Survey

Dakota County is updating its Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan will guide how waste is handled in Dakota County for the next 20 years (2024-2044). The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has identified new strategies that Dakota County must adopt to increase recycling and reduce waste going to landfills. Share your feedback on how these strategies could work in Dakota County.?



*Take Survey* [ [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 19 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Athletic Gear
Athletic Gear Donation Drive

*April 15-26*
*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] ].



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Coffee with the Council

*April 20; 9 a.m.*
*Ze's Diner*

Join council members for a casual conversation over coffee!



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Prescription Drug Takeback Day

*April 27; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.*
*City Hall Roundabout*

Drop your unused medications off at City Hall, to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands, and protect the environment.



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Pickleball with Public Safety

*April 25; 5:30-7 p.m.*
*Friendly Hills Park*

Join us for an evening of Pickleball with our local public safety folks! The Mendota Heights Police Department and Mendota Heights Fire Department will be getting out on the courts to practice their Pickleball skills and all are invited. Grab your Pickleball gear and join us!



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Kids Garage Sale

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

Support young entrepreneurs and find fantastic deals on clothing, books, toys and more!?



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Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

**May 1; *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] ]*.



City Hall
State of the City Presentation

*May 7; 5 p.m.*
*City Hall*

Join Mayor Levine for a look at what's happening in Mendota Heights! Doors open at 5 p.m. Presentation begins at 5:15 p.m.



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Introduction to Backyard Composting

*May 9; 6-7 p.m.*
*City Hall*

Learn how to make nutritious material for your garden while also keeping food scraps out of the landfill! Class is free; please pre-register.



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


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NOW HIRING

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Firefighters
Apply to be a Firefighter!

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:


* *Saturday, April 27; 9 a.m.*


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


Open Positions:

Police Officer [ [link removed] ]

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

Firefighter [ [link removed] ]

Part Time, Non-Exempt - $11.37 Hourly

*Apply Today* [ [link removed] ]


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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

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

*City Council Meeting*
May 7; 7 p.m.

*Natural Resources Commission Meeting*
May 8; 6 p.m.

*Natural Resources Commission Work Session*

May 8; 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] ]*.*






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Phone: 651-452-1850








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