Spring Cleaning for Surface Waters
This spring, remember some simple things you can do to keep surface waters clean:
- Dispose of yard waste properly.
- Don’t dump yard waste in or near surface waters.
- Sweep extra salt from your driveway or sidewalk.
- Clean up after pets.
- Think of ways to irrigate less this summer.
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Fix-It Clinic
Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It clinic.
March 19*
1–4 p.m.
Wentworth Library
199 Wentworth Ave. E., West St Paul
*Spanish language interpreters will be at event to help.
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Recycling Ambassador Program
Meet others who are excited about waste reduction and have the chance to inspire others to help reduce waste in Dakota County as a Recycling Ambassador (formerly known as Master Recycler/Composter). Classes begin March 21.
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 Now Hiring
Have a 40-love of tennis and enjoy helping others learn to play? Apply today and get paid to share your talents!
Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Mendota Heights Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its first community grant, offering up to $3,000 for “The Best Idea” to enhance life in our City.
Applications must be received by May 1.
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Become a Firefighter!
The Mendota Heights Fire Department annually hires new firefighters to begin the Department's training program in the fall. Interested in learning more about what it takes to become a firefighter?
Applications are being accepted through May 13.
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Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Tree Sale
The Dakota SWCD Tree Sale provides the opportunity for landowners to purchase high quality bare root seedlings at a low cost for urban and rural conservation purposes, such as windbreaks, reforestation, erosion control, and food and cover for wildlife.
The trees for sale are native to Minnesota and found in Dakota County, including conifers, hardwoods, small trees, and shrubs.
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Stormwater Pond Maintenance
The City is working with Barr Engineering and Veit & Company, Inc. to perform maintenance on two stormwater ponds; Rogers Lake stormwater pond, located within Rogers Lake Park, and Park Place stormwater pond, located southeast of the intersection of Park Place Drive and Farmdale Road.
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Rain Barrels and Compost Bins
Mendota Heights residents can now purchase discounted rain barrels or compost bins at the annual Recycling Association of Minnesota sale.
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Earth and Arbor Day Event
Saturday, April 29
9 a.m.-Noon
Don't miss this opportunity for the whole family to celebrate!
- Participate in a citywide cleanup day
- Be the first to pick up free giveaways
- Enter to win prizes
- Volunteer to help plant a garden
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Park Shelter Rentals
The City’s park shelters offer a unique and affordable outdoor setting for reunions, parties, gatherings and more – rent a park shelter for your summer event today! Discounted rates are available to Mendota Heights residents, businesses and organizations.
View rental rates, park locations and amenities, and make reservations online.
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Canoe Rack Rentals
The City owns and operates two canoe racks for rental at Roger’s Lake Park. Each canoe rack has room for six canoes. Cost for Canoe Rack Rental is $75/year.
Permit requests for use from April to November 2023 are due the first business day of April; and racks are rented on a first come, first serve basis.
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Kids Garage Sale
Saturday, April 29
10 a.m. - Noon
Register now for this fun and rewarding opportunity for kids to do some spring cleaning, and earn a profit from selling items they no longer use!
Cost: $8/resident; $13/non-resident.
And, mark your calendar to stop by the sale, Saturday, April 29. You're sure to find a few treasures, and you'll be supporting young entrepreneurs in our community!
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Tour de Rec
Join us for this free, monthly recreation program aimed at bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community.
Upcoming Dates:
April 6
6-7 p.m.
Marie Park 1780 Lilac Ln.
Mendota Heights
May 4
6-7 p.m.
Mendota Elementary
1979 Summit Lane, St. Paul
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Weekly Crime Report
The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community.
Previous crime reports are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City website.
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Schedule
City Council Work Session
March 21; 5 p.m.
City Council Meeting
March 21; 7 p.m.
Joint Work Session: Natural Resources and Parks and Recreation Commissions
March 22; 6 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
March 28; 7 p.m.
Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar.
How to Watch
Watch online or on demand at townsquare.tv/webstreaming; or 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
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