City Budget, Frozen Fun Fest and More!





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Mendota Heights, Minneosta




*FRIDAY NEWS | Jan. 6, 2023*






LATEST NEWS
Budget
2023 City Budget

In Mendota Heights, the a City budget reflects the City Council priorities to:


* Enhance City services
* Create a vision for development and redevelopment
* Conserve, protect and enhance natural resources
* Maintain and improve infrastructure
* Encourage and support park improvement opportunities

Planning for the City?s annual budget involves reviewing operational needs, community desires and available resources.?The preliminary tax levy was reflected on property tax notices mailed to all Mendota Heights property owners. The Council held a public hearing before their final vote to approve the levy on Dec. 6.

Some notable public-facing projects budgeted for 2023 include a new warming house at Wentworth Park and renovations to the Rogers Lake Skate Park, as well as investments in shade tree plantings on public property, expanded native plantings and increased maintenance for existing city trees.

*How does the budget affect property taxes?* [ [link removed] ]

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Snowfall Recap

This week, 15 inches of snow fell in Mendota Heights over a two-day snow event. In addition to the four city snow plows that we usually have out clearing streets after a snow event, staff also used a front loader to try and keep up. The snow was heavy, hard to push, and warm temperatures also brought freezing rain and ice.

Mendota Heights snow plow drivers were out for the whole thing, working hard to keep up with weather, clearing streets and walking paths to help folks be able to get where they needed to safely. We are so thankful for our skilled public works staff!

Snow Plow
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Volunteer
Resolve to Get Involved

As we ring in the New Year, make it your resolution to get more involved in our community by volunteering your time! To volunteer, register with the City and indicate what type of opportunities are of interest to you. Then, the City will reach out about any training involved and when your help is needed.



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

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Coffee with Council
Coffee with the Council

*Jan. 14, 9-10 a.m.*
*Copperfield Restaurant*

Join Councilors Mazzitello and Lorberbaum to discuss issues of importance to you and the Mendota Heights Community; all are welcome.?


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Now Hiring for the Following Positions:

Fire Marshal [ [link removed] ]

Community Development Director [ [link removed] ]

Recreation Program Coordinator [ [link removed] ]

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

Police Officer [ [link removed] ]

*Apply Today* [ [link removed] ]

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RECYCLING
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Holiday Lights
*Holiday Lights Recycling*

*Through Jan. 12*
*City Hall*

Save a trip to the recycling center and drop your old unwanted holiday lights at City Hall for recycling.



*Additional Drop Off Locations* [ [link removed]. ]

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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports: *Dec. 30-Jan. 5 [ [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] ]*.



*Jan. 6 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]

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Blade with the Blue
Blade with the Blue

*Saturday, Jan. 28
1-3:30 p.m.*

Youth ages 12 and under are invited to join police officers from Mendota Heights and West St. Paul for a fun day of pick up hockey games and ice skating. The event is free; registration is recommended.



*Register Today!* [ [link removed] ]

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PARKS & RECREATION
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Frozen Fun Fest
Frozen Fun Fest 2023

Feb. 3-10

*Coloring Contest
*Color a winter masterpiece for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Coloring sheet available at 8 a.m. Feb. 3, online and at City Hall. Completed coloring sheets should be dropped off in the City Hall water utilities drop box by 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

*Medallion Hunt Begins!
*Search for the Frozen Fun Fest medallion hidden in a Mendota Heights public park and win the grand prize! Daily clues posted at 8 a.m. on the City Website and Facebook; watch for the contest rules and first clue at 8 a.m. Feb. 8.

Friday, Feb. 10

*Cupid?s Valentine Crawl [ [link removed] ]
**4:30?6:30 p.m.
**Market Square Park
*Kick off your Valentine?s week with a Cupid Crawl to local businesses, for the chance to win a prize! Then join us for music and crafts at Market Square Park.

Saturday, Feb. 11

*Puzzle competition* [ [link removed] ]
**9 a.m.?Noon
**Fire Station
*Fun for all ages; teams of up-to four people race to finish a 500-piece puzzle and win prizes!

*Ice Festival [ [link removed] ]
**4?6 p.m.
**Friendly Hills Park
*Hit the ice to the music of a live DJ, grab a food truck dinner, watch live ice sculpting and warm up by the fire.

Sunday, Feb. 12

*Youth Ice Fishing* [ [link removed] ]
**9?11 a.m.
**Rogers Lake Park
*Learn to fish from experts who provide equipment and guidance. Ages 14 and under.

*Snow Footgolf* [ [link removed] ]
**12-2:30 P.M.
**Par 3 Community Clubhouse
*Bring the whole family, lace up your boots and play five holes of snow footgolf; tee times required.

**Requires Registration*

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

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Nature Sense
Nature Sense: Who's Out There and What are they Doing?

Free programming for ages 55+

*Feb. 15*
*10:30-11:30 a.m.*

Join Naturalist Eloise Dietz at the Par 3 Community Clubhouse for an informative presentation highlighting signs of animals in winter!



*Register Today* [ [link removed] ]

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Children Playing
Tour de Rec

Join us for this free, monthly recreation program aimed at bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community.?

Upcoming Dates:

*Feb. 2*
*6-7 p.m.*

Southview Park
257 Westview Drive, St. Paul



*More Dates and Information* [ [link removed] ]

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Card Game
*Coffee, Cribbage and Cards*

*9?11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18; Feb. 1, 22
**Par 3 Community Clubhouse*

Join us for coffee and games with friends! Weekly games include cribbage, hand and foot cards and more. Free program for ages 55 and up; registration required.



*Register Today* [ [link removed] ]

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Natural Resources
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Proper Disposal of Holiday Greenery Prevents Spread of Pests

Elongate Hemlock Scale

Insects and tree diseases can be spread through the sale and distribution of trees and holiday greenery if these items brought into Minnesota from other areas.

Pests and diseases can live on decorations such as wreaths, swags, garland and other greenery, and will spread if not disposed of properly.

*Holiday greenery should be burned, or disposed of through an organized tree pick-up or collection.*



*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
*Jan. 10; 6:30 p.m.

*Natural Resources Commission
*Jan. 11; 6 p.m.

*City Council Work Session *

Jan 17; 4 p.m.

*Council Meeting
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Jan. 17; 6 p.m.

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*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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