Election 2022, Toys for Teens and More!





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*FRIDAY NEWS | Nov. 4, 2022*






ELECTION 2022
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Election Box
More than 2,075 residents have already voted, that's nearly 23% of registered voters in Mendota Heights!

*Early Voting*

Residents of Mendota Heights have the option to cast a ballot into the ballot counter at *City Hall* [ [link removed] ]?through *Monday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m.*

Apply in-person for a ballot, complete a voter *registration [ [link removed] ]* application (if not yet registered), fill out your ballot and cast it into the counter as you would on Election Day.

This option is available during regular *City Hall business hours [ [link removed] ]* (Monday?Thursday 7 a.m.?4:30 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m.?11:30 a.m.) as well as Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.?3 p.m.

Absentee Voting

If you have requested a ballot through the mail, you can drop it off at the secure ballot drop box outside City Hall. If you would like to request an absentee ballot through the mail, *Click Here [ [link removed] ]*.

Absentee ballots can be submitted at any of the following locations *through 3 p.m. on Election Day*:?


* *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] ]*

*Note: Absentee Ballots cannot be submitted at your polling place on Election Day.*

2022 Mayor & Council Candidates [ [link removed] ]

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

*For Mayor?*

Stephanie Levine
John Maczko

*For City Council (two positions open)*

John Mazzitello
Sally Lorberbaum
Jeff Nath

Candidate profiles are available *here* [ [link removed] ].



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

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LATEST NEWS
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Toys for Teens
PD Collecting Toys for Teens

The Mendota Heights Police Department and the *Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership [ [link removed] ]* (CAP) have teamed up to collect gifts for tweens and teens ages 10-18 this holiday season.

Toys collected will help CAP offer holiday shopping opportunities for teens experiencing homelessness and families in need.

Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off any time Nov. 10-Dec. 11 at the Mendota Heights Police Department (1101 Victoria Curve).



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]

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MRCCA
Protecting the Mississippi River Corridor

The?*Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area*?(MRCCA) is a protected corridor comprised of more than 72 miles of river and 54,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands in more than 30 local jurisdictions, including Mendota Heights.

In 2010, the City began working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service, to update and implement rules and ordinances governing property situated in the MRCCA.

Property owners within the MRCCA are encouraged to contact the City prior to the design or implementation of any construction work.

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]

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Meg Murphy
Students on Commissions

Serving as a student commissioner is a great way for high school students to contribute to the community while gaining valuable insight about municipal government. Two Visitation School students are serving on Commissions for the 2022-23 school year.?

"I have enjoyed my time in the student representative position so far. I have understood and have gotten to know my community by learning about all the hard work that goes into these parks. I look forward to how I can help to make my community a better place."?

-*Meg Murphy*, Parks and Recreation Commission



Stella Byrnes

"There are a lot of ways students in our community can get involved, and often you can be pleasantly surprised by the enjoyment you get out of it. I personally had not ever known much about the work that happens at City Hall, though as I have started to be a part of it myself I have found my experience so far to be informative and enjoyable."?

-*Stella Byrnes*, Natural Resources Commission



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

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PD AAA Grant
Police Department Receives AAA Grant

Earlier this year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) awarded a $1,000 traffic safety grant to the Mendota Heights PD. This grant will help offset the cost to purchase and install a speed feedback sign to be located in a school zone, similar to those already in place at other locations in the City.

*Read More* [ [link removed] ]

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Snowflake
Winter Parking Restrictions

To allow for snow removal, parking is prohibited on any public street from?*2?6 a.m. Nov. 1 to March 31*.?

Parking restrictions are also in?place on all public streets after any?snow event resulting in two inches?of snow or more, until the street is?plowed from curb to curb.



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

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RECYCLING
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Pumpkin
*Pumpkin Recycling*

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

Toss pumpkins into a giant dumpster to be composted for free. No painted pumpkins, wax or candles will be accepted.?



*Calendar Details* [ [link removed] ]

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Yard Sign
*Yard Sign Recycling *

*Nov. 9?20*
*City Hall*

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



*Calendar Details* [ [link removed] ]

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Tools
*Dakota County Fix It Clinic*

*12?3 p.m. Nov. 19
**Farmington Library*

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



*Calendar Details* [ [link removed] ]

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NATURAL RESOURCES
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South St. Paul Yard Waste Compost Site

Residents of Mendota Heights can compost yard waste such as grass clippings and leaves for a fee of $1 per bag or barrel at the South St. Paul Yard Waste Compost Site. The site is open Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Nov. 16.

*More Info* [ [link removed] ]

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Home Energy Squad
Schedule a Home Energy Squad Visit

Increasing the energy efficiency in your home is one of the easiest ways to save money on utility bills. The *Home Energy Squad [ [link removed] ]* program offers Xcel Energy customers a visit from an energy professional who will assess your home for energy savings opportunities and connect you with utility rebates and other financing options if you decide to move forward with recommended improvements.



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]

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*Buckthorn Removal Event*

*9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12
Valley Park*

Join volunteers from the City?s Natural Resources Commission for a buckthorn removal and native restoration event. Volunteers will cut and remove buckthorn south of the Marie Avenue pedestrian underpass adjacent to the walking trail, and spread native groundcover seed in the area.

*Learn More & RSVP* [ [link removed] ]

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Weed of the Month
Weed of the Month: Common Reed Grass

Invasive Common Reed grass is a non-native, highly aggressive perennial wetland grass that quickly takes over wet areas and outcompetes it native relative ("Phragmites Americanus").

Both species look relatively similar, but with a few distinctions. The invasive?"Phragmites"?are much taller than the native, reaching up to 6 meters in height versus 2 meters for the native species. The non-native also has much darker foliage.?



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]

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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports: *Oct. 28-Nov. 4 [ [link removed] ]*

Previous "Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts"?publications are available in the?*Laserfiche archive system* [ [link removed] ]?on the City website.? [ [link removed] ]

Follow MHPD on Facebook* @MendotaHeightsPD [ [link removed] ]*.



*Nov. 4 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]

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Dakota 911
Emergency Alerts

Dakota Communications Center uses a County-wide community notification system designed to quickly alert targeted areas of public of emergencies that may affect their health or welfare. This system is capable of sending up to 60,000 calls per hour.

In addition to hard-wire home phones that are automatically registered, Residents and Businesses in Dakota County are encouraged to self-register mobile phones and other contact telephone numbers, along with email addresses.



*dakota911mn.gov* [ [link removed] ]

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PARKS & RECREATION
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Winter Break Field Trips

Make plans to keep the kids active and having fun over winter break with affordable field trips, Dec. 27 and 28.They'll enjoy activities like snow tubing, ice skating and a trip to the Fun Lab, where they are sure to have a blast! Registration is required and space is limited.

Fun Lab

*Register Today!* [ [link removed] ]

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Apply Today [ [link removed]? ]
Now Hiring!

Open positions include:

*Rink Flooder (Seasonal) [ [link removed] ]*

*Skating Instructor (Seasonal) [ [link removed] ]*

*Warming House/Rink Attendant (Seasonal) [ [link removed] ]*

*Apply Today* [ [link removed] ]

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PUBLIC WORKS
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Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary Sewer Maintenance

Blocked sinks, overflowing toilets and flooded basements are unpleasant emergencies and expensive problems, but much can be done to prevent backups from happening.

The City of Mendota Heights Utilities Division regularly maintains 80 miles of sanitary sewer lines and related equipment. City crews clean or check about 12 miles of sanitary sewer annually, meaning the entire system is completely maintained on a 6-year rotation. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their sanitary sewer piping, which includes every drain and pipe in the house, the buried pipe that carries sewage to the main line in the street, and the connection to that main line. Therefore, all property owners should know the location of their private sewer line (from the house to the street) and have it serviced regularly.



*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]






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*

Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at?*mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar [ [link removed] ]*.

Watch regular meetings online or on demand at *townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ];*?or watch 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*

Broadcast channels may change; check *Town Square Television listings [ [link removed] ]* for updates.

Meeting Schedule

* *Parks and Recreation Commission*?| Nov. 9; 6:30 p.m.
* *Natural Resources Commission*?| Nov. 10; 6 p.m.
* *City Council Work Session*?| Nov. 15; 4 p.m.
* *City Council Meeting*?| Nov. 15; 6 p.m.
* *Airport Relations Commission??| *Nov. 16; 6 p.m.
* *Planning Commission*?| Nov. 22; 7 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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