Tree of the Month, Eagle Scout Project and More!





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Juneteenth
City Hall Closed on Juneteenth

In celebration of Juneteenth, City offices are closed Wednesday, June 19.

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*Valley Park Eagle Scout Pollinator Planting Project*

On Saturday June 8, more than 300 square-feet of additional pollinator habitat was added to Valley Park. Mendota Heights resident Hannah Trudeau completed her Eagle Scout Service project by planting a pollinator garden in Valley Park, along the trail just south of the bridge crossing behind one of the park’s benches. Scouts from troop #7264 and volunteers planted more than 140 native flowers, grasses, and sedges. The project will help create important pollinator habitat in Valley Park and Mendota Heights.



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Victoria Curve Raingarden Planting

Last week, community volunteers including the Dakota County Master Gardeners and local homeowners planted more than 800 plants and shrubs in five different raingardens along Victoria Curve, including City Hall and the Beth Jacob Congregation.

Raingardens are gardens that are designed to capture and treat rainwater runoff from lawns, roofs, streets and other impervious surfaces. Stormwater runoff from these areas often carries pollutants such as oil, grease and heavy metals, as well as grass clippings, leaves and lawn care chemicals. These pollutants would otherwise end up in our surface waters, and in this case the Mississippi River. The raingarden project was part of the Victoria Curve Street Improvements project that began in 2023. Thank you to everyone who made the project possible!



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Tree of the Month: Pogoda Dogwood

The Pagoda dogwood is a native deciduous tree species in the Cornaceae family. It is a small, compact understory tree (15-25 feet) that prefers partial sun-shade, but can also do well in full sun up to 6 hours of direct day light.  

It has a unique branching pattern that form horizontal tiers, with simples, alternate, toothless oval leaves. Clusters of white flowers bloom in spring, attracting butterflies and other pollinators, and its berries attract many bird species.

The Pagoda Dogwood’s native rang includes most of the eastern United States, and makes up less than .1% of the tree canopy in Mendota Heights.



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NTU
Night to Unite 2024

Each year on the first Tuesday night in August, the City of Mendota Heights hosts Night to Unite, a summer evening dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the commitment to a safe community.

For residents, this is an opportunity to put together a neighborhood celebration, turn on the front porch lights, gather with neighbors and friends, get to know one another, catch up on things, play some games with the kids, enjoy a few hot-off-the-grill favorites and build a sense of community.

*Night to Unite 2024 is Tuesday, Aug. 6.*

Neighborhood representatives are asked to register their Night to Unite events by July 22, so members of the Police, Fire and Ambulance service can stop by to visit.

Register your neighborhood event today!



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FAF
Fresh Air Fridays Photo Challenge

Are you participating in Fresh Air Fridays this summer? Snap a photo of the ways in which you are making weekly changes to make a positive impact on the environment, and enter to receive a gift basket filled with items to help you embrace sustainability at home!

Still need to take the pledge? Join dozens of residents who have already made a commitment by signing up today.



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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] ]. 



*June 14 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Coffee with the Council

*June 15; 10 a.m.*
*Par 3 Community Clubhouse*

Join Council Members Mazzitello and Lorberbaum for a casual conversation over coffee.

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Tour de Rec

*Tuesdays
1:30-2:30 p.m.*

Join us for this free weekly activity throughout the summer, at locations throughout the City:

*June 18 - Outdoor Story Time at Thompson County Park*

*June 25 - Recycling Crafts at Garlough Elementary School*



Music in the Park
Music in the Park: All Good Company

*Wednesday, June 26; 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!

All Good Company is a Rock Music Collection led by Minneapolis-based artist Rob Stokes. A typical show will weave together Americana through exploratory jams! Their set list includes music such as Mary Jane's Last Dance, Fishin' in the Dark, The Joker, Ventura Highway, and more!



Fireworks
*4th of July Fireworks*

*Mendakota Park
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Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at dusk.



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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*City Council Work Session*
June 18; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
June 18; 7 p.m.

*Planning Commission Meeting*
June 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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