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Friday August 12
Food Truck Festival: 4:30-8PM Mendakota Park
Dine outdoors in the park! A wide variety of food truck vendors will be featured to purchase from.
Kids Magician Brian Richards: 5-6PM Mendakota Park
Prepare for the whole family to be amazed by the magic of this local magician.
Funktion Junction Live in Concert: 6:30-8PM Mendakota Park
Enjoy this dance band that specializes in recreating the sounds of the 70s- from Motown, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye to Donna Summer.
Saturday August 13
Youth Parkin' Lot Party:9-10am Mendakota Park
Swing by Mendakota Park for a youth style parkin' lot party featuring Kidsdance DJ and dancing, games, bubbles, and more fun kid activities.
Kids Festival & City Open House: 12-3pm Mendakota Park
Bring the kids to bounce the day away in the park with inflatables, mini-golf, a rock-climbing wall, and more! City staff and commissions will also be available to connect with.
Sunday August 14
Pickleball Tournament 8-11am Marie Park
Play in this doubles tournament (open division). There is a limit of 32 teams available on a first-come first serve basis. Teams may register online on the City's website or at City Hall. One person per pair must be a resident of Mendota Heights. Preregistration required. Register under "special events" HERE
This initiative will be presented at the July 19 regular City Council meeting scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
 The City of Mendota Heights is proposing to adjust the rate structure on how residents and commercial customers are billed for sanitary sewer services in order to charge more equitably for usage, simplify the billing system, promote water conservation and keep pace with expenses.
As proposed, the quarterly base fee for metered residential and commercial service will decrease and no longer include discharge, while the usage rate will increase from $3.50 to $4.67 per 100 cubic feet. Based on this structure, over 40% of residential customers should see a decrease in their sanitary sewer bill, while the average consumer will see an increase of less than $10 per quarter.
The late fee will change from a flat fee of $4.00 to 5% of the total bill and the grace period for late payments will increase from 21 to 30 days.
Free music in the park
Wed, July 27 | 6:30-8:00pm | Mendakota Park
Join us for live Music in the Parks! Flying Train Wreck is a classic rock band covering music from the 1960s into the 2000s.
 Night to Unite will take place on Tuesday, August 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event brings together neighbors and local public safety to help prevent crime. Neighborhoods are invited to host parties such as potlucks, cookouts, and ice cream socials to help build community and meet new friends. Mendota Heights Public Safety will stop by registered parties with their emergency vehicles, visit with neighbors, and answer any questions you may have. Those interested in hosting a party must register by Monday, July 25.
Night to Unite registration form
VOTING IS OPEN for Primary Election!
What is a Primary Election? A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.
On your ballot, vote within one political party. Select a candidate/team you vote to represent that political party for each of the following partisan state offices:
- Governor/Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- Attorney General
On the back, vote for one nonpartisan county office:
Ways to vote:
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June 24 - August 8 by absentee ballot
- US Mail
- Drop Box outside City Hall 24/7
- In-person at City Hall during business hours
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August 9 on election day, in-person, at your polling place 7am to 8 pm
Visit our website for more information.
 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.
Did you start a business during COVID-19?
Employers who started businesses after February 15, 2020, may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit consisting of a refund of 50% of qualified wages or up to $10,000 per employee per year. This credit has been extended specifically for these employers with payroll in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. Employers can learn more at irs.gov/newsroom/employee-retention-credit-2020-vs-2021-comparison-chart and can speak with their tax professional about this credit to help determine their eligibility.
 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
Aug 1-12
Mendota Heights City Hall Parking Lot & Other Locations
Residents are invited to a free informational session to get an overview of the residential organics drop-off program and to answer questions.
- Wednesday, Aug. 10, 6–6:45 p.m., Robert Trail Library, Rosemount
- Thursday, Aug. 11, noon–12:45 p.m. – Virtual
- Monday, Aug. 15, 6–6:45 p.m. – Virtual
Register for a training session HERE.
August 20 12-3pm: Wentworth Library
September 17 12-3pm : Wescott Library
Recent highlights:
- The South St. Paul Compost Site is open and accepts grass clippings, sod, leaves and other yard waste. Visit their website for information on hours of operation, type of yard waste accepted, and costs. Note that hours/days of operation may change based on weather conditions.
MPCA Smart Salting for Property Management in Spanish Training
Annual property damage from salt use is high. Uncover ways to use less salt on your property while providing a high level of safety by getting Smart Salting certified. To reduce the amount of salt polluting our lakes, rivers, and groundwater the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers a training certification for property management to provide strategies that will not only save your organization money but will also protect Minnesota’s water resources.
This training is perfect for management-level property managers, business owners, private contractors, and those who perform winter maintenance. Instruction will be provided in English by Bolton & Menk, Inc. and the MPCA. Live translation and interpretation into Spanish will be provided by All in One Translation. Trainings are funded by the Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization.
In-person – Tuesday August 30th Register HERE
Villa Del Sol Community Space, St. Paul, MN
Walk-ins welcome without registration!
Virtual – Monday September 19th Register HERE
 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 stops 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)
- 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. P
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July 19: 12:30-1:30pm at Southview Park, WSP
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July 26: 1:30-2:30pm at Mendakota Park
View the Tour de Rec summer schedule.
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