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*FRIDAY NEWS | October 14, 2022*






FD open house
*Fire Department Open House*

*10 a.m.*?*1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
***Mendota Heights Fire Station**

Learn fire prevention and life safety education through fun, interactive games and activities at the Mendota Heights fire station.?

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Dog Day
*Dog Day*

*1-3 p.m.?**Saturday, Oct. 15
Mendota Heights Dog Park*

Bring your dog to socialize with other pups and enjoy play equipment, prizes and more.



*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Illicit Discharge
Illicit Discharge

Illicit discharge is the illegal dumping of anything into the storm sewer system that is harmful to the health or welfare of people, the environment, wildlife or surface water.

Discharges from recreational pools are not considered illicit discharge if they have first been de-chlorinated and are not directly connected to the storm sewer system. De-chlorinated pool water should be discharged through vegetation or other energy dissipation means to prevent erosion.

Some examples of illicit discharge:


* Sediment-laden water from construction sites
* Improper vehicle washing
* Dumping or spilling of paint, oil, cleaners, fertilizer, and other household chemicals
* Dumping of waste materials of any kind in or near a street or stormwater drain or inlet

Illicit Discharge is prohibited under *City Code 14-1-7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION* [ [link removed] ].

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*How do I report an Illicit Discharge?*

Contact:

*MN Duty Officer*
1-800-422-0798

*Krista Spreiter*
Natural Resources Coordinator
Email:[email protected]
Office:??651-255-1123

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*Mendota Heights Police Department*
651-452-1366


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Election Box
Election 2022: 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] ]*


2022 Mendota Heights Mayor & Council Candidates

The following candidates?have filed to be?on the ballot (in order of filing):

*For Mayor?*

Stephanie Levine

John Maczko

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*For City Council (two positions open)*

John Mazzitello

Sally Lorberbaum

Jeff Nath

Candidate profiles available *HERE [ [link removed] ]*

Election Links:

*City of Mendota Heights Elections Website [ [link removed] ]*

*Secretary Of State - Office Statement on Congressional District 2 Election [ [link removed] ]*

*Register to Vote [ [link removed] ]*

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

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Bowling
*MEA Break Field Trip:?Drkula Bowl and Movie*

*8:30 a.m.?4 p.m.?Oct. 20, 2022
*Ages 6-12

Spend the morning at Harmon Park playing games, then head to Drkula?s to go bowling and eat lunch. After, catch a movie and head back to the park. Pizza lunch is included.



*Register Today!* [ [link removed] ]

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mayor for a day

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

What would Mendota Heights look like if kids were in charge? The League of Minnesota Cities 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. 12.?Winners only will be notified in early January.

*LMC.org/MayorForADay* [ [link removed] ]

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We're Hiring!

Open positions include:


* Seasonal Skating Instructor
* Seasonal Warming House Attendant
* Seasonal Rink Flooder

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

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RECYCLING

*Pumpkin Recycling*

*Nov. 5?6
**City Hall Parking Lot *

Toss pumpkins into a giant dumpster to be composted for free.

Pumpkin

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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*Yard Sign Recycling *

*Nov. 9?20*
*City Hall*

The City is partnering with Dakota County to collect and recycle used yard signs.

Yard Sign

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Free Shredding Event

*9 a.m.?Noon Oct. 22*
*Mendakota Park*

Residents of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake & Lilydale can shred and recycle confidential material at this event.

Shredding

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Mittens
Winter Clothing Swap

*4:30?7:30 p.m. Oct. 26*
*Veterans Memorial Community Center*

Exchange gently used winter clothing with others.

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Tools
*Dakota County Fix It Clinic*

*12?3 p.m. Oct. 15
**Pleasant Hill Library*

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills.



*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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NATURAL RESOURCES
Tartarian Honeysuckle
Weed of the Month: Tartarian Honeysuckle

Tartarian honeysuckle?(Lonicera tatarica L.) 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. Fruit is 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] ].

Many other honeysuckles may look similar, such as Bell?, Morrow? or Amur, which are also under "Restricted" status. See the Minnesota Department of Transportation guide [ [link removed] ]?to compare species.

*Control methods for Tartarian Honeysuckle*:


* Cutting to just above ground level followed by stump treatment with herbicide
* Hand-pulling seedlings
* Cutting to just above ground level followed by stump grinding

To see current distribution and report a sighting, refer to *EDDMapS [ [link removed] ]*. For more information contact: Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at: 651-255-1123 or by Email: *[email protected] <[email protected]>*.

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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

Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports *10/7/2022-10/13/2022 [ [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]* <[email protected]>.



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

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trick or teeing
Trick-or-Teeing

*5*?*7 p.m.?**Saturday, Oct. 22
Par 3 Golf Course*

Celebrate the season by taking your little ghosts or goblins for a Spooktacular trick-or-teeing experience.

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Fall Golf Rates [ [link removed] ]
Fall Golf Rates

Starting October 1 until season colse

$10 per golf round

$7 per footgolf round

Info and tee times: Call 651-454-9822

Weather permitting, the course will continue to be open; call for updates?

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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 Work Session Meeting* | October 18, 4:00 p.m.
* *City Council Meeting* | October 18, 6:00 p.m.
* *Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting* | October 19, 6:30 p.m.
* *Planning Commission Work Session* | October 27, 5:30 p.m.





*Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota [ [link removed] ]*
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850








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