Oak Award Recipients, Pollinator Awareness Month and More!





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 *NOTE*: Picnic In the Park, schedule for Friday April 26th, has been cancelled due to weather. 

PAM
Pollinator Awareness Month

As a Pollinator-Friendly Community, Mendota Heights sets aside the month of May to encourage pollinator-friendly practices among property owners, residents, businesses and institutions. Leading by example, the City maintains this mission with pollinator-friendly practices at public parks and facilities. Watch for educational resources, contests, funding options and more!



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


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2023 Oak Awards Recipients

The City of Mendota Heights is proud to announce the 2023 recipients of the first annual Oak Awards! The Natural Resources Commission created the Oak Awards Program in 2023, to celebrate leadership, education/outreach, and project efforts that advance natural resources within the City. Awards will be presented at the May 8 Natural Resources Commission Meeting. 



*Learn About the Recipients* [ [link removed] ]


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Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K

*June 1; 9 a.m.*
*Market Square Park*

Don't miss the 19th Annual Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota and Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.

Register today or mark your calendar and be there to cheer on the participants!



*Registration Information* [ [link removed] ]


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Recreational Fires

*General recreational fire guidelines in Mendota Heights include: *


* Maximum size of 3-by-3 feet.
* Must be at least 25 feet from structures such as homes, sheds, decks or fences.
* Fires shall be attended while burning
* A means to extinguish the fire must be kept nearby.
* Only wood with a minimum 1-inch and maximum 3-inch diameter may be burned.
* Fires must be extinguished within three hours of starting, and by 11 p.m.
* Fires allowed when wind is less than 15 miles per hour.
* Portable outdoor fireplaces must be used according to manufacturer instructions and not within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.
* Any fire or police official may withdraw permission for recreational fires.


*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/RecreationalFires* [ [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 26 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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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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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] ]*.



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Tour de Rec: Yard Games

May 2; 6-7 p.m.
Mendakota Park

Join us for the City's traveling program that brings free recreation programs to neighborhoods, parks and facilities!



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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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