This issue highlights how to share your thoughts on the city's draft Bike and Pedestrian Plan, upcoming volunteer opportunities, and more...





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Mendota Heights, Minneosta




*FRIDAY NEWS | September 2, 2022*






THE LATEST?
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Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Bike Ped Plan [ [link removed] ]

In early 2022, the city received a grant through the State Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) from the Minnesota Department of Health and Dakota County in order to develop a plan for bicycling and walking improvements in the community. The master plan will be used to guide decision-making regarding future investments in and prioritization of improvements to the bike and pedestrian system, will provide a foundation for seeking funding assistance for improvements, and aims to result in a more bike-able and walkable Mendota Heights. Share your thoughts at:?Mendota Heights Issues/Opps Map | Social Pinpoint (mysocialpinpoint.com) [ [link removed] ]

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Volunteer Opportunity
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Are you looking for ways to connect with your neighbors? The Mendota Heights Volunteer program is the place to look! Sign up on the city website and get connected to upcoming events and activities that need volunteers. More information on the city website:?

Sign up HERE [ [link removed] ]for the following opportunties:


* *Event volunteers* are needed for fall park events including Glow Golf and Trick or Teeing.?

* September 10
* October 21
* October 22

* *Natural Resources* volunteers are needed for fall invasive and restoration projects.

* September 7
* September 8

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Lawns to Legumes Grants

Help protect pollinators in your yard by planting a pollinator-friendly landscape feature. You can help protect the MN State Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, Monarchs, and other at-risk and endangered pollinator species by installing pollinator habitat such as a native pollinator garden, trees, and shrubs. Lawns 2 Legumes is now offering cost-share grants to private landowners to help cover the costs of installing a pollinator project. Lawns 2 Legumes is taking applications for grants now through *January 18, 2023*. Click HERE [ [link removed] ] for to apply and for more information.

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Mendota Heights Trailhead Opening
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MSP Airport: Runway 17/35 Temporary Closure

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Runway 17/35 will be closed for up to six weeks for a runway safety area restoration project beginning on Sept. 6, 2022.?The work for this project is intended to restore runway safety area slopes to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifications.

The runway safety area is the area adjacent to a runway that is designed to reduce the risk of airplane damage in the event of an aircraft excursion from the runway.

The safety area must be maintained so that it is clear of debris, and drained and graded so that it is able to support aircraft, snow removal equipment and aircraft rescue and firefighting operations.?

When one or more runways are closed at MSP, the arrivals and/or departures that would normally use that runway are directed by air traffic control to use an open runway. To ensure the safety of the construction crews and aircraft while Runway 17/35 is closed, aircraft will use Runways 12L/30R and 12R/30L (parallel runways).

Runway use and flight activity information are available on the MAC?s FlightTracker [ [link removed] ]. Anyone with questions about runway closures may call the MAC Community Relations Office at 612-726-9411.

Airport Runway Map
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2022 Mayor/City Council Candidates

The following city council/ mayor candidates?have filed to be?on the ballot (in the order that they filed with the City):

*For Mayor -* Stephanie Levine John Maczko ? *For City Council (two positions open) -* John Mazzitello Sally Lorberbaum Jeff Nath More information on the 2022 general election HERE [ [link removed] ] ________________________________________________________________________

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Weekly Construction Update

*Centre Pointe Street Improvements*

The contractor continued with concrete work in the Centre Pointe Business Park, and Dakota Drive.? Storm Sewer improvements and hydrant relocation were also completed on Carmen Lane.? Reclamation of the existing pavement was also completed in the Centre Pointe Business park and Dakota Drive.? The contractor is looking to start prepping the streets for paving in the Business park and Dakota Drive next week.? Please also see updates on the city website at www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/projects [ [link removed] ]

*Highway 55/Mendota Bridge*

Highway 55 was opened in both directions around 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. There are still lane closures in place in the area as crews finish up work. There are also a few weekend closures still planned for both I-494 and I-35E after Labor Day so crews can paint the bridges. The railings on the Mendota Bridge are scheduled for replacement in 2023.

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RECYCLING

*Upcoming recycling events*

Wakota Paper Shred Event [ [link removed] ]

* September 10, 10am-1pm: Back Parking Lot of Wakota FCU?

Dakota County Fix It Clinics [ [link removed] ]

* September 17, 12-3pm : Wescott Library

Recent highlights:

* The South St. Paul Compost Site is open and accepts grass clippings, sod, leaves and other yard waste. Visit their website [ [link removed] ] for information on hours of operation, type of yard waste accepted, and costs. Note that hours/days of operation may change based on weather conditions.? ??
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NATURAL RESOURCES

Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Project

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Additional native pollinator gardens are coming to Mendota Heights, and perhaps some additional pollinators as well.? Twenty-one pollinator gardens will be installed in residential yards, city parks, and schools as part of the City of Mendota Heights Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood project. The project is 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 begins. Funding for the program is provided by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), and targets priority areas benefiting the Rusty Patched Bumblebee, and other at-risk pollinators.?



Weed of the Month ? Red Hailstone (Thladiantha dubia)
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Be on the lookout for Red Hailstone, a herbaceous vine that has started to show invasive tendencies in Minnesota, growing up to 18 feet in a year and smothering vegetation, much like Kudzu. It gets its name from the red fruit produced by the male plant. Red Hailstone has a single, bell-shaped, yellow flower that blooms from July to September. Leaves are alternate, toothed, and heart-shaped, growing up to 2 ? inches long. Red Hailstone grows quickly, and attaches itself easily to surrounding vegetation using its many downy-hooked hairs. It has been spotted smothering woodland edge vegetation and habitat, as well as invading farm fields. Red Hailstone has been found in surrounding counties, and has been found in southern Dakota County.

*Control methods for Red Hailstone*:


* Red Hailstone is a new invasive species to Minnesota, and best control methods may not yet be known. Red Hailstone is rhizomatous; so while chemical treatment may be used for control, the best method is removal of the tubers below the soil?s surface.
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To see current distribution and report a siting, refer to EDDMapS [ [link removed] ]. For more information contact: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at: 651-255-1123 or by Email: [email protected].

Bilingual Smart Salting Workshops

*MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management in Spanish Training*

Annual property damage from salt use is high. Uncover ways to use less salt on your property while providing a high level of safety by getting Smart Salting certified. To reduce the amount of salt polluting our lakes, rivers, and groundwater the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers a training certification for property management to provide strategies that will not only save your organization money but will also protect Minnesota?s water resources.

This training is perfect for management-level property managers, business owners, private contractors, and those who perform winter maintenance. Instruction will be provided in English by Bolton & Menk, Inc. and the MPCA. Live translation and interpretation into Spanish will be provided by All in One Translation. Trainings are funded by the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.

Class:? Monday September 19, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm??*Register **HERE* [ [link removed] ]

Smart Salting in Spanish
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* Learn how to identify, control, and prevent the spread of the invasive species garlic mustard. [ [link removed] ]
* Learn more about the Adopt a River program and access planning tools for your cleanup event through the Freshwater Society. [ [link removed] ]?
* The?Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is seeking volunteers to serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee. [ [link removed] ]??
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Create a beautiful garden to benefit pollinators, improve water quality, or stabilize your shoreline with the Landscaping for Clean Water program. Learn more about their Introductory, Design, and Maintenance classes -- get started today. [ [link removed] ]


* I'm planning a project near a surface water. Do I need a permit? [ [link removed] ]
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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

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Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports 8/ [ [link removed] ]26/2022-9/1/2022 [ [link removed] ]
Previous "Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts"?publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website [ [link removed] ].?

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Sign up for emergency alerts

The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at?dakota911mn.gov [ [link removed] ].

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Stay in touch through Nextdoor

The MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include Nextdoor. Learn more and sign up at?nextdoor.com [ [link removed] ].?

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For immediate public safety response and non-emergency police assistance call 9-1-1

The Police Department will also continue to process requests for police reports, gun permits, etc. Link to the forms under Public Resources at mendotaheightsmn.gov/police [ [link removed] ]. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to [email protected].


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PARKS & RECREATION

Movie in the Park

*Saturday, September 17?? 7:30pm - Two Rivers High School*

Movie in the Park is back at Two Rivers High School. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and get ready to enjoy The Lego Movie underneath the stars. In the event of inclement weather check social media and the city website for updates. All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.? FREE

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Makers Market

*Saturday, September 24?? 9:00am to 3:00pm - Two Rivers High School*

Makers Market




COMMUNITY CALENDAR

City Business Hours

*City Hall:*?Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Friday 7-11:30 a.m.

*Police Department:* Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

*Public Works Building*: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

*City Hall Contact Information [ [link removed] ]*

*Public Meetings*

Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar [ [link removed] ]. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted.?Meeting attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines.

Watch regular meetings online at townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ]?(available live or for replay) or on cable television:


* City Council: Channel 18/798 HD
* Planning Commission: Channel 18/798 HD
* Parks and Recreation Commission: Channel 15/859 HD
* Airport Relations Commission (select meetings are broadcast): Channel 15/859 HD
* Natural Resources Commission: Channel 15/859 HD

"Occasionally broadcasted channels may change; check Town Square Television's listings [ [link removed] ] for updates."

Upcoming Meeting Schedule

* *City Council Meeting?**| September 6*,? 6:00 p.m.
* *Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting?**| September 13,?*6:30 p.m.





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