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 Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Packet Pickup
June 3 & 4 | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at City Hall
Register in person for the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Special Olympics Minnesota. Those who are preregistered may also pick up their race packet and T-shirt.
Walk/Run
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. View the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for this event.
Movie Night
June 4 | 8:30 p.m. at Mendakota Park
Bring a blanket, chairs, and your favorite snacks, and watch Tom and Jerry under the stars (rated PG). This is a free community event - no registration required.
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 Mosquito Control in Mendota Heights
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in neighborhoods and parks this summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and annoyance in an environmentally-sensitive manner. MMCD field staff will be monitoring and treating wetlands that breed mosquitoes. With many people still working from home during the weekday due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents may notice MMCD activities in local neighborhoods and parks.
At times MMCD employees may need to cross private property for access to check and treat areas for mosquito larvae. MMCD management asks the community to please stay several feet away from field staff and ensure children and pets are kept at a distance. If you have questions about mosquito control activities or concerns about an employee, please call MMCD at 651-645-9149 or visit MMCD.org.
LEARN MORE.
 COVID-19 information
Get your shot and claim a prize!
The first 100,000 Minnesotans, ages 12 and older, who get their first COVID-19 vaccine between May 27 through June 30 will be eligible for a special reward.
Find a vaccination location
All Minnesotans 12 years of age and older are eligible to receive a free vaccination. Walk-ins for Minnesotans age 12 to 17 are possible at any state community vaccination sites that are administering the Pfizer vaccine.
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.
Speed limit change on section of Dodd Road
Effective May 25, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has changed the speed limit for a section of Dodd Road, from Smith to Ivy Hill Drive, from a 30 MPH zone to a 35 MPH zone. The speed limit in front of Somerset Elementary remains at 35 MPH, with a school zone speed limit of 25 MPH when children are present.
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Upcoming recycling events
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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June 26 | 10am - 1pm at Wakota Federal Credit Union, South St. Paul
Take home FREE compost for your garden.
 Planting trees and learning about recycling to help our community
On Wednesday, May 26, members of Girl Scout Troop #57885 planted four new trees in Wentworth Park while earning their Outdoor Journey Badge. They also made their own non-toxic multipurpose cleaners with items provided by Dakota County. The Girl Scouts also learned about recycling, participated in a recycling sorting game, and took home a non-toxic cleaner recipe guide. The trees planted in the park will help replace trees removed due to Emerald Ash Borer.
Attend the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization's virtual kickoff meeting
Wednesday, June 9 | 6-7 p.m. via Zoom
The public is invited to the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization (LMRWMO) Watershed Management Plan kickoff meeting. The LMRWMO is a public organization with a City appointed Board of Managers, tasked with protecting and managing local water resources within portions of the Cities of Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, St. Paul, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul. The LMRWMO Board of Managers is in the process of updating its Watershed Management Plan, which will guide LMRWMO activities for the next 10-years.
Consistent with Minnesota Rules 8410.0045, the LMRWMO Managers are hosting a virtual initial planning (public kickoff) meeting to receive, review, and discuss input on watershed issues that should be addressed in the Plan update process.
At the kickoff meeting, the LMRWMO administrator and engineer will present information about the organization, the Plan update process, and the results of stakeholder engagement activities performed to date. The presentation will be followed by a discussion period during which attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts on water and natural resource management priorities.
A brief online survey is currently available to gather additional public input. Please consider attending the public kickoff meeting and sharing your thoughts with the LMRWMO Managers.
Link to join the meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 985 5309 2996, Passcode: 235014
Call-in Number: +1 651 372 8299
  Pollinator plugs and shrubs planted
On May 22, Great River Greening hosted a native pollinator shrub and native plug planting event at Valley Park. The planting project continues the restoration work being done to create nine acres of pollinator resources and habitat throughout the Xcel Energy corridor in Valley Park. The project is part of the larger Metro Big Rivers Phase 8 plan, which focuses on protecting and improving habitats that are needed by wildlife Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). The project is a partnership between the City, Great River Greening, and Xcel Energy, and is funded through the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in the planting!
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Just the Facts
Incident reports 5/21/21 - 5/27/21
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.
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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.
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