Bituminous Roadways is currently working on rehabilitation of Pilot Knob Rd, Acacia Blvd, Commerce Ave, Lemay Ave, and Waters Drive. Portions of curb are being replaced on these streets and a new trail on Acacia Blvd to the off leash dog park has been graded. The contractor will be starting on Centre Pointe Business park and Dakota Drive next week.
Wentworth Park
The Wentworth Park paving improvements are nearing completion. The project involved installing a paved surface to the hockey rink, trail connections to the park pavilions and basketball court, and parking lot and trail paving. This work is expected to be substantially complete on Friday, July 29.
Ivy Falls East
The Ivy Falls East Improvements are also nearing completion with minor punchlist items being completed. This project also included a trail connection from Sylvandale Road to Ivy Hills Park.
2022 Parks Celebration
Friday August 12
Food Truck Friday: 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
MSP Airport Meet the Fleet -C130
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport (MSP) is a joint civil-military airport and is home to the 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG) and the 934th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve (AFR).
The ANG and AFR have a fleet of eight Lockheed C130 Hercules aircraft to facilitate the mission of providing worldwide deployment of people, cargo and services. The C130 first entered service in 1956. The ANG use the C130 for formation air drop missions. That is why you'll often see these aircraft flying in and out of MSP in pairs, or formation.
The C130 is the latest aircraft highlighted in MSP's Meet the Fleet video series. This series gives viewers behind the scenes information about different aircraft types. The C130 Meet the Fleet video is available for viewing on the Metropolitan Airports Commission Meet the Fleet website page and MSP's YouTube Channel.
Upcoming Sanitary Sewer Rate Changes
The City of Mendota Heights is adjusting 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.
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.
Voting is Open!
Primary Election day is August 9, 2022. Before election day, voters can vote either by absentee ballot envelope or, starting August 2, by direct ballot (insert ballot into the machine just like on election day) at City Hall.
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:
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.
Residents of Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and Lilydale can drop off any size of mattresses and box springs for recycling. Mattresses $10 each, box springs $10 each, and crib mattresses $5 each. Payment by cash or check only. Identification is required. No other items will be accepted at this event.
For questions and more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Cassandra Johnson at 651-255-1347 or email cjohnson@mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Sponsored by the City of Mendota Heights, Lilydale, and Sunfish Lake. Funded in part by Dakota County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Callahan Boulevard Native Planting
The Boulevard along the west side of Callahan Place received a makeover this week. Approximately 300 native flowers, grasses, and shrubs were planted within City right-of-way along Callahan Boulevard with the help of local resident Rosemary Husbands and City Volunteer Renae Goldman. The project began when the area was cleared of trees and brush under overhead utility lines, which consisted mainly of common buckthorn and other invasive species. Rosemary saw the opportunity to restore the area with a native planting instead of allowing the invasive species to grow back. She contacted the City, and the project became a partnership to restore the area; creating a space for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, as well as adding some aesthetic enhancement for residents to enjoy.
Bilingual Smart Salting Workshops
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.
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.
PARKS & RECREATION
Final Ride of the year!
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.
Meeting changes or cancellations are noted on the City's website mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar. Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Meeting attendees should adhere to the posted City Hall safety guidelines.
Watch regular meetings online at townsquare.tv/webstreaming (available live or for replay) or on cable television:
City Council: Channel 18/798 HD
Planning Commission: Channel 18/798 HD
Parks and Recreation Commission: Channel 15/859 HD
Airport Relations Commission (select meetings are broadcast): Channel 15/859 HD
