THE LATEST
 State of the City Address presented
Mayor Levine delivered the State of the City Address at City Hall on May 17, 2022. If you were not able to watch the event live, view a replay:
Thank you to the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the event!
 Thank you Public Works!
Public Works staff provide vital and essential services to the City of Mendota Heights on a daily basis. Whether it is snow plowing, street repair, sanitary sewer cleaning, water main and/or fire hydrant maintenance, parks maintenance, city-owned landscape management, facility repair and maintenance, or inspecting and repairing the inlets and outlets to stormwater ponds, Public Works staff does their absolute best to make the city safer, healthier, and a great place to work, live, and play. Join the city in thanking and recognizing them as part of National Public Works Week!
 And the winner is...Ka-PLOW!
Thank you to all who attended last weekend's Touch a Truck event. About 1,000 people were in attendance to check out the big rigs and enjoy the festivities. The vote is in on the new snowplow name, and the city is pleased to announce that joining the Mendota Heights Public Works team is. . . Ka-PLOW! Thank you for all residents who participated in the naming contest. Ka-PLOW! will be getting its official nameplate before winter returns.
 Free music in the park
Join us for free Music in the Parks! Enjoy a family-friendly band whose mission is to help children gain and maintain a positive sense of self, and develop an appreciation of their own abilities. Participants are encouraged to bring their own teddy bear or stuffed friend.
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.
 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.
 View the video above produced by Town Square Television's Insight 7 to learn about the benefits of No Mow May.
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
 Save the date for this informative presentation
Tues, June 7 | 6-8:30pm
The Mendota Heights Police Department, in partnership with other agencies, is sponsoring a presentation to help parents and guardians learn about the dangers of Fentanyl poisoning and substance use trends among youth. The presentation is free to attend.
Location: Two Rivers High School Auditorium, 1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights
View/print the event flier
 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.
Donate gently-used sports equipment through May 31
The city is partnering with United Heroes League to collect good-condition athletic gear and equipment which will be donated to military families in need. United Heroes League is a nonprofit organization that keeps military kids active and healthy through sports while their parents serve our country. So far, they have helped over 50,000 military families keep or start their kids in sports. United Heroes League wants to ensure that all five million military kids are able to develop critical life skills through sports.
Items to donate:
- Downhill and cross-country skis
- Cleats for baseball, soccer, football
- Soccer balls/shin guards
- Baseball balls/gloves/mitts/helmets/bats
- Hockey sticks/helmets/pads/breezers
- Footballs/football gloves
- Basketballs/hoops
- Skates
- Lacrosse items
- Golf clubs
Collection locations:
** No workout clothing or tennis shoes **
For more information, visit unitedheroesleague.org.
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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:
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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