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Mendota Heights recognized for its Par 3 Community Golf Course rebranding
 Pictured Tracy Petersen, Assistant Director for Recreation and Facilities for the City of Edina, representing the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence, Mendota Heights Mayor Stephanie Levine.
At the Mendota Heights City Council meeting on June 7, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association presented the City with its 2021 Award of Excellence for the rebranding of the Par 3 Community Golf Course. This award is presented annually to communities that demonstrate excellence in marketing and communications. If you haven't experienced the rebranding, stop by the golf course to see it in person! Hats and balls sporting the logo are also available to purchase at the clubhouse during course hours.
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 Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K a success
Thank you to all who participated in and supported the Officer Scott Patrick Memorial 5K Run/Walk that was held on June 4. Donations raised will benefit Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and Special Olympics Minnesota. Congratulations to the 2022 Race Winners!
 Connect and chat
The public is invited to stop by for casual conversation and open discussion hosted by Mayor Stephanie Levine and Councilor Ultan Duggan.
 Free for residents
Drop off up to eight car or light truck tires per household, without rims, for free. This event is for residents of Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, and Lilydale only. Rims or tires from businesses are not accepted.
This event is in partnership with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District.
 Free music in the park
Join us for free Music in the Parks! Enjoy dynamic music and recreations of the best tunes from the last 70+ years.
Seeking high school student representatives for two commissions
Last day to apply
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.
 We are Hiring! Join the City of Mendota Heights team and apply now for these positions:
Summer Seasonal Recreation
Fall Seasonal Recreation
Visit job postings at mendotaheightsmn.gov/employment.
 Bringing fun to the community
The Dakota County Library On the Go van is coming to a neighborhood near you. This summer be on the lookout for its On the Go van that will bring library programs and services to the community — enjoy a performance, get creative at a mobile workshop, or sign up for a library card.
The van will out and about in Dakota County at local parks, community events and celebrations, and more.
Join the Dakota County Library at events throughout the summer.
Clear out mattresses at a discount
Certified Recycling is offering a special pickup rate for Dakota County residents through Labor Day (Sept. 5) on mattresses or box springs. Certified Recycling disassembles items and sends the metal, wood and cloth to businesses that can make new products. Even better, quality mattresses are donated to Bridging and given to people pursuing housing stability.
Cost – recycling is $45 for the first item and $25 for each additional item; use the code DC2022 to waive the pickup fee, too.
Accepted – any size mattress or box spring, no limit.
Not accepted – items with a history of bedbugs or contaminated with blood or hazardous waste.
Get information and schedule a pick up at certifiedrecycling.org or call 952-894-1448.
Upcoming recycling events
June 11 | 9 a.m.-noon
West St. Paul Public Works, 403 Marie Ave. E., WSP
June 18 | Noon–3 p.m.
Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley
Aug 1-12
Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot & Other Locations
Recent highlights:
 Mature garlic mustard plant in its second year. Photo courtesy of MN Department of Agriculture.
Weed of the Month
Garlic Mustard (Alliarai petiolata)
Garlic mustard is an invasive species native to Europe, and first brought to the US in the 1800s for medicinal purposes. Garlic mustard is an early season biennial herb that forms a rosette in the first year, and a seed head in the second year, growing up to four feet tall. It gets its name from a strong garlic odor when the plant is crushed. Garlic mustard has toothed alternate leaves and small, white clusters of four-petaled flowers that form at the top of its stem. Garlic mustard blooms in May through June.
Garlic mustard reproduces by producing a large number of seeds. It has spread throughout Minnesota and is prevalent in woodland habitats.
Control methods for Garlic Mustard:
- Garlic mustard can be easily hand-pulled when the ground is moist.
- Removal should focus on plants that have not yet flowered.
- Pulled plants that have already flowered should be bagged to prevent spread.
For more information contact Krista Spreiter, Natural Resources Coordinator at 651-255-1123 or email Kspreiter@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Recent highlights
Weekly Crime Report
Incident reports 6/3/2022 - 06/9/2022
Previous Weekly Crime Report/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 dakota911mn.gov.
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 mendotaheightsmn.gov/police. Completed forms and general questions can be submitted via email to pdrecords@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
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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)
- 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!
 Free drop-in program - no registration required
Join us on Tuesdays this summer for the City's traveling program that brings recreation to local neighborhood spots. Staff will set up activities and equipment for youth to enjoy: games, sports, arts, crafts, and more! Supervision is provided during the listed event time only; for ages 6-12. This program is in partnership with West St. Paul.
View the Tour de Rec summer schedule.
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.
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