THE LATEST
 Mayor Levine to deliver the State of the City Address
The public is invited to attend the State of the City Address on May 17, 2022, at Mendota Heights City Hall. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 4:45 p.m. The address will be broadcast live on Cable Channels 18/798 HD and webstreamed live (and available for replay) at townsquare.tv/webstreaming.
  Free community event
Join us at Touch a Truck for a behind-the-scenes tour and get up close to tons of big rigs -- fire trucks, police squads, mowers, plow trucks, and more! There will also be a food truck available. Activities will include kids' games and awesome photo opportunities. During the event, attendees can vote on their favorite name for the newest Mendota Heights snowplow. Thank you to all residents who submitted entries! It has been narrowed down to these five to select from:
What will the name be?
- Clearopathra
- Ka-PLOW!
- Snowdozer
- The Big Snowplowski
- Truck Norris
This is a free community event! (In case of bad weather/rain, this event will be held on Sunday, May 15.)
 Free music in the park
Join us for live Music in the Park! Enjoy classic rock and smooth ballads performed by this soloist musician.
Seeking high school student representatives for two commissions
The City's Parks and Recreation Commission and Natural Resources Commission are each seeking a high school student representative to serve for the 2022-2023 school year. Student representatives serve on the advisory commission as a non-voting member, and provide a communications link for ideas, observations, concerns, and questions. Students must be able to attend monthly commission meetings from September 2022 to May 2023, and must be a Mendota Heights resident attending any high school (grades 9-12). Interested students must apply by Friday, June 10, 2022, for consideration.
Tree and rain barrel/compost bin pickup reminder
Residents who ordered trees from the city's Spring Tree Sale by Tree Trust, and rain barrels and/or compost bins (for the Mendota Heights location) from the Recycling Association of Minnesota Sale must pick up their items at the Mendota Heights Public Works Facility on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents who ordered trees should bring their postcard received in the mail.
 A new way to connect and chat
The public is invited to stop by for casual conversation and open discussion with Mendota Heights City Council members Ultan Duggan and John R. Mazzitello on Saturday, May 21, from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Copperfield, 735 Maple Street, Mendota Heights.
If you can't make this one, another Coffee with the Council is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Mendota Heights Par 3 Community Golf Course.
Participate in No Mow May
Mendota Heights residents can help create habitat and food sources for pollinators during the month of May, by choosing not to mow their yard, or mow less frequently. City Council passed a motion at the April 19 City Council meeting supporting ‘No-Mow May’ and suspending the City’s height restriction for vegetation in residential yards beginning May 1 of 2022. Businesses, commercial sites, and all other properties still need to comply with the City’s Weed and Noxious Vegetation ordinance. Residents and all properties must come back into compliance by Monday, June 6, 2022.
You can download and print off a ‘No-Mow May’ sign to place in your yard through the Xerxes Society’s website at xerces.org/publications/other/no-mow-may
Create a pollinator friendly space in your landscape year-round by installing a native pollinator garden, pollinator lawn, or planting beneficial trees and shrubs. For more information:
University of MN Extension
xerces.org/pollinator-resource-center
Become a firefighter
Accepting applications through May 18
Mendota Heights firefighters are paid-on-call volunteers who respond to both fire and medical emergencies, serving Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake. The department operates out of a newly built and remodeled state-of-the-art fire station. Many on the team will tell you that joining the “Fire Family” has been one of the most rewarding experiences of their lives. Our firefighters come from a wide range of backgrounds, most serving while managing diverse careers.
The City of Mendota Heights is accepting applications to become a firefighter by 4:30 p.m. on May 18. Learn more and link to application materials.
 We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights team and apply now for these positions:
Fall Seasonal Recreation
Visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment.
Your feedback is needed to help improve high speed Internet service
The Dakota Broadband Board is currently conducting a survey to assess high speed Internet needs and access. The survey results will help ensure that all citizens and businesses in Dakota County have equitable and adequate access to broadband service.
Survey for Residents
Residents are invited to take the survey by May 20, 2022, at projects.designnine.com/survey/dakota-residential.
Survey for Businesses
Businesses are invited to take the survey by May 20, 2022, at projects.designnine.com/survey/dakota-business.
Did you know?
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Don't toss your plant pots in the recycling! Why? Recyclers don't like black plastics because optical sorting machines can't identify them and pots are often dirty. Besides throwing them away, donate them to local gardeners or drop them off at accepting garden centers for special recycling: visit Dakota County's Recycling Guide for locations.
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Upcoming recycling events
May 21 | noon–3pm
Heritage Library, Lakeville
May 16-31
Mendota Heights City Hall & other locations
June 11 | 9 a.m.-noon
West St. Paul Public Works, 403 Marie Ave. E., WSP
Recent highlights:
 Volunteer to monitor wetlands
Register by May 15
Pull on a pair of waders! Dakota County seeks volunteers for the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP). Volunteers work with a community-based team to evaluate wetlands by collecting data on plants and macroinvertebrates like beetles, bugs and snails. Previous monitoring experience or a background in science is not necessary to take part. Registration is open through May 15.
Sign up on a team and for training on Dakota County’s volunteer website. Learn more at mnwhep.org.
Recent highlights
Gearing up for summer fun
Tune up your bike, grab your helmet, and join community members on a monthly summer bike ride. Folks on Spokes rides are casual with an emphasis on social. Routes are between 7-15 miles, with stopes every 3-4 miles, at an average pace of 8-10 MPH. Rides will start and finish at the same location, and take place in Mendota Heights or neighboring cities. This a free event, however registration is required to be on the email list that announces routes. Route information is sent via email about one week prior to ride dates. This program is in partnership with the Cities of WSP and SSP.
Upcoming ride dates (routes to-be-announced)
- May 31, 6 p.m.
- June 17, 9 a.m.
- July 26, 6 p.m.
- Aug 19, 9 a.m.
 Save the dates!
Mark your calendars and head out to the parks for live music and entertainment this summer. The concerts are free to attend!
 Register today
Register today for the 17th annual Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota and Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Registration forms are available through the link below or at City Hall during business or packet-pickup hours. Payment is by cash or check; please make checks payable to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon.
Race Fee:
- $30 Preregister by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3
- $35 Register at the race
Race Day Schedule | Saturday, June 4 at The Village at Mendota Heights:
- 7-8:30 a.m. | Packet pickup open
- 7:30-8:30 a.m. | On-site registration open
- 9 a.m. | Race starts
Get started planning your summer of fun!
Registration is open for summer recreation programs and programs are filling quickly. There are tons of activities for all ages to enjoy! Visit the Summer Fun webpage for details.
For information on COVID-19 and to connect to resources for vaccinations, boosters, testing, and more, visit mendotaheightsmn.gov/covid19.
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