THE LATEST
 See-a-Truck
Saturday, May 15 | 10 a.m. to noon at Mendakota Park
Join us for a behind the scenes tour and get up and close to tons of big rigs—fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow trucks, and more! Activities will include kids games, photo opportunities, and refreshments. This is a free community event - no registration required.
 Sure sign of spring
Mendota Heights Public Works crews have been patching potholes since mid-April. Work continues in this never-ending battle!
COVID-19 information
State to end mask mandate
Stay in touch with the Minnesota Department of Health's webpage for the latest news on this fast-breaking development.
Find a vaccination location
All Minnesotans 16 years of age and older are eligible to receive a free vaccination. Sign up for the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector.
Links to additional vaccine information:
Walk-ins are now welcome
Walk-ins for Minnesotans age 16 years and older will be accepted at state community vaccination sites in Bloomington (Mall of America), Saint Paul (Roy Wilkins Auditorium), Lino Lakes and Oakdale. Walk-ins for Minnesotans age 18 years and older will be accepted at Mankato, Duluth, Rochester and St. Cloud. Parental/guardian consent required for 16- and 17-year-olds.
State Fairgrounds appointments
Mendota Heights residents living in the 55118 zip code, and who are 16 years of age and older, are eligible to receive a free vaccination at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. This site is being operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and is offering appointments through June 9. See the MN State Fairgrounds COVID-19 Vaccination flier for details. Make an appointment online for this site online or call 833-431-2053.
Find a free community testing event
The Minnesota Department of Health continues to host both saliva and nasal swab testing events throughout Minnesota. Tests are free and insurance is not required. Visit mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/index.jsp for more information.
 Has COVID-19 made it difficult for you to pay for internet service?
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
Learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311. You can also learn more via this RentHelpMN flier.
State of the City address
Tuesday, May 18 | 5 p.m.
Please join Mayor Stephanie Levine as she presents the 2021 State of the City address for Mendota Heights. Mayor Levine will review 2020, and outline the City’s plans looking ahead throughout 2021.
This event will be LIVE in the Mendota Heights City Council Chambers—1101 Victoria Curve. For people wishing to attend in person, doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with the State of the City presentation to begin at 5 p.m. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and answers. It will conclude promptly at 5:45 p.m., so as to allow sufficient time to changeover the Council Chambers to the regular City Council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.
Because of current social distancing restrictions, seating in the Council Chambers will be limited. We ask that people planning to attend in person to RSVP to City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17. Seats will be available on a first come, first served basis.
If you can’t join us in person, you can watch it live via NDC4/Town Square Television webstreaming, or view on Comcast Channel 18.
Hiring for City Hall Office Support Assistant
The City of Mendota Heights is hiring for an experienced professional to join our administrative support team as an Office Support Assistant. This position performs administrative work coordinating and completing a variety of clerical and administrative support tasks including answering a multi-line telephone, routing calls, providing information in person and over the phone, and processing permits. The position assists the public and city departments with general administrative work and clerical tasks.
This is a part-time job share (approximately 20 hours per week), non-exempt, non-union position with the following schedule: Thursday, Friday and every other Wednesday. The schedule may vary from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years of experience in general office and administrative clerical work, including customer service
- Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and proficiency in programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Hiring Salary Range: $23.14 to $25.65 per hour
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter/letter of interest, resume, city employment application and application supplement to Cheryl Jacobson, Assistant City Administrator by 4 p.m. on May 18, 2021. Completed applications must be received by the deadline for consideration.
Learn more and download application materials at mendota-heights.com/employment.
Application materials are also available at City Hall, or by calling 651-255-1356.
Recent highlights
 Sign up for this free and informative session
Businesses seeking guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness process are invited to a question and answer session being hosted by Open to Business. This is a free virtual event taking place on May 18, from 9 to 10 a.m. Space is limited so that all attendees may engage with the panel. RSVP by email to events@mccdmn.org.
 Don't toss your plant pots in the recycling!
Why? Recyclers don't like black plastics because optical sorting machines cannot identify them and manufacturers don't like them because they cannot dye the plastic another color. Several local stores are accepting empty plant pots, including Home Depot in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights, and Lowes in West St. Paul.
Upcoming recycling events
Thursday, May 20, 5:30-7pm
This free event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity to share extra plants or clear out gardening tools you no longer use, then take home new treasures. No items may be sold at this event; everything must be given and taken freely. Visit the website for details on what items you may bring.
Join the Recycling Tour
May 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register
As we wait for in-person tours to resume, take part in a virtual recycling tour this month. Eureka Recycling will walk us through their operation using facility videos and answer questions you have about recycling collection.
Boat Wrap Recycling
Through June 15
Drop off boat wrap at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine in Rosemount during regular business hours. Call 651-322-4420 before dropping off. The type of plastic used to wrap boats requires special handling and cannot be placed with regular home recycling. Remove all straps, cords, rocks and gravel. Transhield covers and fabric liners, including plastic wrap with fabric, are not accepted.
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Take home FREE compost for your garden.
The Compost Site is open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (operation is weather dependent). The compost site accepts yard waste such as grass clippings and leaves. Fees are $0.50 per standard sized bag and $1 per larger plastic bag or barrel. Volume-based fees are charged for pickup truck loads.
 Planting for pollinators at Valley Park
Volunteers will be working with Great River Greening to plant native pollinator-friendly plants and shrubs in Valley Park on Saturday, May 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This planting event is part of the restoration work being done throughout the Xcel corridor in Valley Park that will provide important pollinator habitat. The project is part of the larger Metro Big Rivers Phase 8 Project to restore and enhance natural systems associated with Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers in the metropolitan area, and is funded in part by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. For more information regarding the event, please visit Great River Greening.
Recent highlights
Just the Facts
Incident reports 5/7/21 - 5/13/21
Previous Just the Facts publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City's website.
Sign up for emergency alerts
The Emergency Alert Program is available through the Dakota Communications Center (DCC) at mn-dcc.org/community-notification/.
Stay in touch through Nextdoor
The MHPD has expanded their social media channels to include Nextdoor. Learn more and sign up at nextdoor.com.
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 mendota-heights.com/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendota-heights.com.
Has someone filed for fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits in your name?
If you receive a notice advising that Unemployment Insurance Benefits have been applied for using your name and it was done without your permission, use the link below to report it to the State of Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Division, and call your local police agency to report the Identity Theft. If you live in Mendota, Lilydale or Mendota Heights call MHPD at 651-452-1366. uimn.org/fraud-report/index.jsp
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 Refreshed and ready for play
See how the Par 3 Community Golf Course is refreshed and ready for play this season by watching Insight 7's A New Look for Mendota Heights Par 3. You can also stay in touch with Par 3 info, programs and events by subscribing to News from the Nine email updates at mendota-heights.com/par3.
Resident feedback sought to help develop Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation
Survey ends May 21
The City of Mendota Heights is developing a Strategic Plan that will provide long term direction and guide future maintenance and improvement decisions for the City's parks and recreation system.
Please help prioritize Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation opportunities, by taking this online two-minute survey via Polco.
Permit requests open for field and facility rentals
Due June 1 for first consideration on events August through November
Permit requests for field and facility reservations at Mendota Heights parks, for events taking place August through November of this year, are due on June 1, 2021, for first consideration. Reservations received after the deadline will be handled on a first-come, first serve basis. For more information and to download forms visit mendota-heights.com/parksrecreation.
 Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, June 5 | 9 a.m. at Market Square Park
Participate in the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run to benefit Special Olympics of Minnesota. Registration is $25 before June 5 or $30 on the day of the event. Register online under Special Events or use the registration form. Registration forms are also available at City Hall during business hours.
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