Fall Tree Care

Protect your trees over the winter months:

• For trees susceptible to disease from pests, prune in late fall when pests are not active. Water newly planted trees up until ground freeze to prevent root damage.
• If you see spots, discoloration and early leaf loss in fruit and lilac trees, rake and dispose of leaves properly to prevent further spread of fungal disease.
• Wrap sensitive trees such as evergreens in burlap before winter; also do this for trees located near plowed roadways to prevent snow, salt and ice damage.
• Place guards around tree trunks in early fall to prevent damage from rodents, deer and other wildlife.
• Wrap trees or use guards made of light-colored, reflective material around tree
  trunks to prevent sunscald before the first snowfall.
• Mulch around trees and shrubs to retain moisture and warmth.

Fall is also a great time to plant trees! Learn more about the City's full-service Tree Canopy Program, and apply by Oct. 4 for fall planting.

Election 2024: Absentee Voting

Beginning today, Sept. 20; you can request a ballot online or in-person at City Hall, then return it 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.

Your Input Needed by Oct. 6

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. 

Fall Walking Group

Oct. 3; 9-10 a.m.

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

Tour de Rec: Ooey Gooey Slime

Oct. 3; 6-7 p.m.
Mendakota Park

Join us for a free hour of slime making fun!

Coffee, Cribbage and Cards

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

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

Barktober

Oct. 5; 9-11 a.m.
Mendota Heights Dog Park

Bring your pup for some fall fun, activities and giveaways.

Fire Department Open House

Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mendota Heights Fire Station

Join us for this annual event for the whole family, featuring:

• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Safety House
• Junior Firefighter Obstacle Course
• Hands-Only CPR Training
• Snuffer’s Grand Prize Game
• Live Fire Demonstrations
• Fire Prevention BINGO
• Emergency Vehicles

And more!