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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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* 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 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* 9?11 a.m. Rogers Lake Park Learn to fish from experts who provide equipment and guidance. Ages 14 and under.
Snow Footgolf* 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.
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.
Proper Disposal of Holiday Greenery Prevents Spread of Pests
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.
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