Lawns to Legumes, Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K and more!





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Skate Park Ribbon Cutting

*May 22; 5 p.m.*
*Rogers Lake Skate Park*

Join us for the official reopening of the newly-upgraded Rogers Lake Skate Park! This renovation project drew significant community input and interest from skating enthusiasts throughout the region. With the project now complete, the Skate Park is the City's newest amenity promoting wellness and community vibrancy in Mendota Heights.



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Lawns to Legumes Neighborhood Demonstration Project

In the summer of 2022, 20 pollinator gardens were installed in residential yards, city parks, and schools throughout Mendota Heights, as part of the Lawns to Legumes neighborhood demonstration project. The project was part of the *Lawns to Legumes [ [link removed] ]* program, offering education and cost-share funding for projects that create pollinator habitat and increase pollinator awareness in Minnesota. The City partnered with Metro Blooms to help design and manage the projects, as well as help with site preparation before planting began. Residents planted their projects using native, pollinator-beneficial plants provided by the grant. These projects replaced traditional turf grass with 2,934 square feet of important food and habitat for our pollinators in Mendota Heights. Funding for the program was provided by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), which targets priority areas benefiting the Rusty Patched Bumblebee, and other at-risk pollinators.

The Lawns to Legumes program also offers individual grants for property owners. 



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Snap a Photo and You Could Win!

The City is searching for photos from Mendota Heights that highlight our commitment to pollinators throughout the month of May, in celebration of Pollinator Awareness Month. 

*You can win a Pollinator Gift Basket* by showcasing a pollinator-friendly landscape or practice in our community. Just submit a photo in a direct message to the City via Facebook or Instagram, mail or drop off your photo at City Hall, or *emailing your photo to City Staff* <[email protected]>. Be sure to submit your name and contact information with your photo when submitting a photo by mail or in-person. Forms are available at City Hall.



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Oak Award Recipients

At the May 8 Natural Resources Commission meeting, recipients of the first annual Oak Awards received awards for their achievements towards leadership, education/outreach, and project efforts that advance natural resources within the City.

Congratulations to award winners Benjamin Moe, Tim Minea and Leslie Pilgrim!



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Tree of the Month: Black Cherry

The Black Cherry is a native deciduous tree in the Rose ("Rosaceae") Family. Its native range includes the midwestern to eastern United States.

In Minnesota, it is native to the central and southeastern regions. The Black Cherry is a medium-sized, fast-growing tree, growing to a height of 50-80feet. Considered a pioneer species in forest communities, it is one of the first to emerge after disturbance; and does well in full-sun to part shade and medium soil moisture.



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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] ]. 



*May 17 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Coffee with the Council

*May 19; 9 a.m.*
*Market Square Park*

Join Council Members for a casual conversation over coffee.



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Adult Walking Group

*Starts May 23; 9 a.m.*

Join this group every-other Thursday, for a walk around Mendota Heights. Registration is free, and location information will be shared with those who register; *click here to register [ [link removed] ]*



Music in the Park
Music in the Park: Alligations

*Wednesday, May 29; 6 p.m.*
*Market Square Park*

Join Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation on various Wednesday evenings this summer for Music in the Park at Market Square Park! Bands will feature family friendly music for everyone. Don't forget your lawn chair!

Alligations is a rockin' blues band featuring 50s-current day blues songs with groove! Their song list includes music from Ray Charles, B.B. King, Rolling Stones and more. 



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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* [ [link removed] ] or mark your calendar and be there to cheer on the participants!



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Yoga in the Park

Register today for yoga classes at Ivy Hills Park!

1. Engage & Enliven Outdoor Yoga; Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m.

2. Outdoor Meditation & Yoga; Saturdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m.

Led by Carrie Your Yogi; registration required at *mendotaheightsmn.gov/register*.



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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*City Council Work Session*
May 21; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
May 21; 7 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting*
May 25; 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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