Election Recap, Weed of the Month and More!





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Veterans Day

Today and every day, we thank Veterans for their service!

City Hall is closed Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

*Resources for Veterans* [ [link removed] ]


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*Election 2024 Recap*

As many as 30,000 Minnesotans regularly serve as election judges, assisting their neighbors with voting and provide an added level of trust and security. Working as an election judge is a tremendous service to the community, and the City of Mendota Heights would like to thank the more than 90 residents who helped provide a fair and balanced 2024 Election.

In the Mendota Heights municipal election, residents reelected Mayor Stephanie Levine (2-year term) and Council Member Joel Paper (4-year term), and elected candidate John P Maczko (4-year term), to serve on the City Council beginning in January 2025. Thanks to the 8,490 residents who participated in the 2024 Election, Mendota Heights had a 87.7% voter turnout!



*Statewide General Election Results* [ [link removed] ]


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Weed of the Month: Tartarian Honeysuckle

Tartarian honeysuckle is a non-native, invasive shrub introduced to the U.S. in the 1700s as an ornamental species. It is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that can grow to 10 feet in height. Leaves are opposite, oval, and smooth or sometimes downy. Leaf drop is slightly later in the fall than native species, so fall is a good time to identify this invasive. Flowers are paired, tubular, and pink to red, blooming in late spring and early summer. Tartarian honeysuckle produces red or orange berries and contain several seeds. The bark of Tartarian Honeysuckle can also be a distinctive trait that may help in identification, as it is light in color and has a rough, shaggy or peeling texture. Tartarian Honeysuckle has a "Restricted" status under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law [ [link removed] ].



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Buckthorn Removal Kit Available

Buckthorn is an invasive species that spreads quickly through its roots and berries, overtaking all other native plants. The City encourages residents to remove buckthorn from their own property to maintain and protect the ecological habitat. Residents are now able to check out a buckthorn removal kit available at City Hall. The kit contains supplies for hand removal of buckthorn, including an informational instruction packet, cutting tools, gloves, buckthorn baggies, herbicide dobbers, and an UpRooter (small mechanical tool for pulling plants). 



*More About Buckthorn* [ [link removed] ]


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Oak Award Nominations

The Natural Resources Commission sponsors the Oak Awards Program each year. Any individual, family, company or organization that has contributed to the advancement of natural resources within Mendota Heights is eligible; nominees need not reside within Mendota Heights.

The nomination deadline is Dec. 31, 2024.



*More Information* [ [link removed] ]


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Mayor for a Day Contest*
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What would our cities look like if kids were in charge? The Mayor for a Day Essay Contest is back to find out! To enter, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer the prompt, “What would you do if you were mayor for a day?” for a chance to win $100 and recognition in "Minnesota Cities" magazine. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 13.



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Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. View *historical crime reports [ [link removed] ]*.



*Nov. 8 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Maker's Market
Maker's Market

*Nov. 9; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.*
*Two Rivers High School*

Shop for handmade items while supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs.



Toys
Toy Swap

*Nov. 9; 10 a.m.-Noon*
*Mendota Heights City Hall*

Bring gently used toys to swap with others. Free event, you do not need to bring a toy to take a toy. Please do not bring broken toys; leftovers will be donated to a reuse organization.



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


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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*City Council Work Session
*Nov. 12; 5 p.m.

*City Council Special Meeting*
Nov. 12; 6-6:10 p.m.

*City Council-Parks and Recreation Commission Joint Workshop
*Nov. 12; 6:15 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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