City Newsletter Correction:
Short-Term Rental Ordinance

The September-October issue of Heights Highlights is arriving in Mendota Heights mailboxes soon. Featured in this issue is an article about the City Council’s consideration of a new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in our community.

The article incorrectly states the proposed short-term rental regulations take effect Sept. 17, 2004. Instead, the Council will consider the new ordinance for approval at its Sept. 17 meeting and, if approved, the new regulations take effect immediately.

Find more information and review the proposed ordinance on the City website.

Election 2024

This year, voters are selecting the next President of the United States, as well as many federal, state and local representatives. Voters in Mendota Heights are also electing a Mayor and two City Council members.

Absentee Voting: Sept. 20-Nov. 4 – Request a ballot online by mail, or in-person at City Hall. Ballots can be returned by mail, in the drop box at City Hall, or in-person during City Hall voting hours. Be sure to return your ballot by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Direct Ballot Voting: Oct. 18-Nov. 4 – Stop by and register to vote (if needed), receive your ballot, mark it and place it directly in the ballot box.

Election Day Voting: Nov. 5 – Go to your designated polling place from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Note, voters in precinct 4 who previously voted at St. Thomas Academy will now be voting at Friendly Hills Middle School.

Your Input Needed: Parks Master Plan

• Added recreation programming
• Indoor gathering space
• Improvements to park accessibility
• The development of a new park

Tree of the Month: Basswood (Linden)

The Basswood tree is a native deciduous overstory tree species in the Malvadeae family. It has a full, dome shape, growing to a mature height of 50-80 feet, with simple, alternate heart-shaped leaves. The Basswood can tolerate shade, but also grows well in full sun, and can tolerate a variety on soil types including clay, alkaline, and occasional drought, though it prefers moist, well-drained soil.

The Basswood tree was once prevalent as part of the native maple-basswood forest community throughout the eastern United States. It makes up approximately 2.5% of the tree canopy in Mendota Heights.

Zoning Code Update

At their Tuesday, Sept. 17 meeting, the City Council will consider the changes proposed in the final draft of the Zoning Code Update. The purpose of this project is to comprehensively update the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with the adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan (PDF) in conformance with State Statute.

Now Hiring

Seasonal Ice Skating Assistant

Part Time Non-Exempt - $13.75 - $14.50 Hourly

Seasonal Rink Flooder

Part Time Non-Exempt - $13.50 - $14.25 Hourly

Seasonal Warming House Attendant

Part Time Non-Exempt - $13.25 - $14.00 Hourly

Skating Instructor

Part Time Non-Exempt - $15.75 - $16.50 Hourly

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. 

Paper Shredding Event

Saturday, Sept. 14; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wakota Federal Credit Union, S. St. Paul

Shred and recycle sensitive documents safely.

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Ages 55+ for this free event; no experience required.

Fall Walking Group

Sept. 19; 9-10 a.m.

Join Parks and Recreation staff for a 2-3 mile walk; register to receive the meetup location.

Adaptive Recreation Bowling League

Oct. 2-Nov. 20; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Concord Lanes

Participants will meet each Wednesday for 2 rounds of bowling, with a pizza party during the last week! Staff is onsite to assist bowlers; ramps available. Registration required: MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Register