This issue highlights fall rates at the Par 3 golf course, winter seasonal jobs, and election information





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Mendota Heights, Minneosta




*FRIDAY NEWS | September 30, 2022*






THE LATEST?
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Fall Golf Rates- Starting October 1
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Did you know?

*Mendota Heights Community Foundation?*

The Mendota Heights Community Foundation welcomes Ansis?Viksnins?to its Board.? Ansis is a long-time resident of Mendota Heights, an attorney in private practice and previously served for nine years as a member of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission.??

The Foundation now has a website.? Visit?mendotaheightscommunityfoundation.org/ [ [link removed] ]?for more information on the the Mendota Heights Community Foundation mission and activities.

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Check out open positions at the City of Mendota Heights HERE [ [link removed]? ]

Open Positions include:?


* Seasonal Skating Instructor
* Seasonal Warming House Attendant
* Seasonal Rink Flooder
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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] ] Candidate profiles available HERE [ [link removed] ] ________________________________________________________________________

Weekly Construction Update

*Centre Pointe Street Improvements*

The contractor, Bituminous Roadways, raised manholes on Acacia Boulevard, Commerce Drive, Lemay Avenue, and Pilot Knob Road.? ?The Trail from Carmen Lane to Valley Park was also paved.? The contractor is also looking to ?complete adding gravel shoulders to Dakota Drive and Centre Pointe Drive.? Milling and Final paving for Pilot Knob Road, Acacia, Commerce and Lemay is currently scheduled for October 3 and 4th.? Please also see updates on the city website at?www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/projects [ [link removed] ]

*MnDOT Update ? Eastbound I-494 closes near Mendota Heights Sept. 30-Oct. 3*

Motorists traveling eastbound on Interstate 494 in Mendota Heights will encounter a full closure and detour as crews continue to paint the Highway 55 bridge over the roadway. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, eastbound I-494 will be closed between Highway 5 and I-35E. Motorists in the area are advised to follow the signed detour using southbound Highway 77 and northbound I-35E or find an alternate route.???All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m., Monday Oct. 3.

Westbound I-494 will close Oct. 7-10

When possible, motorists should avoid cutting through neighborhoods and help keep the community safe by using posted detour routes.

For more information and to sign up for email updates, please visit:?Hwy 55 Minneapolis to Inver Grove Heights Project (state.mn.us) [ [link removed] ]

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Register to Vote

Register to vote at least 20 days prior to election day for your name to appear on the voting roster saving you time at the polling place.?Registration [ [link removed] ]?must use your current name and address.?Re-register after a move or name change.?


* Online [ [link removed] ]
* Mail [ [link removed] ]:?
* *In Person: On election day at your polling place with?proof of residence [ [link removed] ]*
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Absentee Voting

Absentee Voting is now open at City Hall in Mendota Heights!

Voters can register to vote, pick up an absentee ballot, and cast their ballot at City Hall. If you have requested a ballot through the mail, you can drop it off at the secure ballot drop box at city hall. If you would like to request an absentee ballot through the mail, Click Here [ [link removed] ]?

Residents can submit their absentee ballot at any of the following locations:?


* "Mendota Heights City Hall [ [link removed] ]"
* "Dakota County Northern Service Center [ [link removed] ]"
* "Dakota County Administration Center [ [link removed] ]"
* "Dakota County Western Service Center [ [link removed] ]"

"More informatoin on absentee voting and the upcoming election on the city website HERE [ [link removed] ]"

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Mendota Heights Fire Department Open House

*Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10am-1pm?*| Mendota Heights Fire Station 2121 Dodd Rd.**

Learn fire prevention and life safety education through fun, interactive games and activities at the Mendota Heights fire station.? Kids of all ages can play Snuffer?s Grand Prize Game, Fire Safety BINGO, run through the junior firefighter challenge course, tour the fire station, see demonstrations, emergency vehicles, and more! Those who are interested in learning more about becoming a Mendota Heights Firefighter can get details and chat with a firefighter at the recruitment station.

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RECYCLING

Upcoming Events:

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Costume Swap [ [link removed] ]

Costume Swap [ [link removed] ]
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Fix It Clinics [ [link removed] ]

Fix It Clinic
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

Yard Clean Up Tips

During the summer months lawns are mowed several times throughout the season. When grass clippings from all those mowings make it into the street, sidewalk, and eventually storm drains, it means increased nutrients, algae growth, and lower water quality for lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. Now that the leaves have begun to fall, those leaves also add unwanted nutrients to surface waters. Remember to keep grass clippings and leaves out of streets, gutters, and storm drains. When leaves and yard waste are washed into storm drains, they end up in surface waters, where they then release nutrients that contribute to algae growth and algae blooms the next spring. These extra nutrients also cause low oxygen levels, fish kills, and unsafe swimming and recreation conditions.

*Rake up grass clippings, leaves, branches, and debris from your yard, and dispose of them properly. Here are some good options:*


* Compost yard waste in your backyard. Adding leaves and grass clippings to a compost pile is an inexpensive way to add nutrient rich fertilizer to your gardens.
* Bring leaves and grass clippings to a compost site or other acceptable disposal site. Many sites take leaves and other yard waste free of charge or for a small fee. A list of sites in our area can be found here [ [link removed] ].
* Till leaves directly into a garden, for added organic matter.
* Short on time? Use a service such as "TaskRabbit" to hire out the task of raking and/or removing your leaves and yard waste for you!

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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?9/23/2022-9/30/2022 [ [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 AND RECREATION

Stargazing

*Monday, October 3, 2022 at 7-9pm | Harmon Park, West St. Paul*

Interested in Astronomy and space exploration? We invite you to learn about Minnesota?s night sky at our Stargazing Event at Harmon Park. Participants will be able to stargaze with a telescope, followed by a presentation from the Minnesota Astronomical Society. All ages are welcome. Free.??Registration is FULL and a waitlist has been established.?

Stargazing
Tour de Rec

*Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6-7pm| Mendakota Park?*

Join us for our free recreation program,?Tour de Rec, which aims to bring recreation to neighborhood parks.Tour de Rec?staff will set up activities and equipment for youth ages 6-12 years-old to enjoy; such as group games, sports, arts and crafts, and more!

Free drop in program, no registration required.

Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.?Tour de Rec?staff will arrive and leave at the designated time. West St. Paul and Mendota Heights staff are not responsible for any youth before or after listed time.?

Upcoming Tour De Rec Dates are HERE [ [link removed] ]

Senior Programming with Thompson County Park Activity Center

*Thursday, October 13 from 11:00am ? 2:00pm | Thompson County Park*

**Pre-registration required*

Register today to learn about senior programming for Mendota Heights residents. Join us for a light lunch, a tour of the facility and learn all about the amazing programs Thompson Park Activity Center offers for adults 55+

Preregistration is required. To register call 651-255-1140 or Register online under Special Events?HERE [ [link removed] ]

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Dog Day

*Sat, October 15 from 1-3pm * | * Mendota Heights Dog Park*

Bring your dog to socialize with other pups! Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation will be providing fun dog play equipment, prizes and more.

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Trick or Teeing

*Saturday, October 22 from 5-7pm * | * Par 3 Golf Course*

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Celebrate the season by taking your little ghosts or goblins for a Spooktacular trick-or-teeing experience. Get in costume and visit golf course holes for a treat and enjoy festive games, arts and crafts. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Sunday, October 23. Ages 13 and under. Adult supervision is required.






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* | October 6, 6:00 p.m.
* *Natural Resources Commission Meeting |* October 12, 6:00 p.m.





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Phone: 651-452-1850








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