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
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
In early 2022, the city received a grant through the State Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) from the Minnesota Department of Health and Dakota County in order to develop a plan for bicycling and walking improvements in the community. The master plan will be used to guide decision-making regarding future investments in and prioritization of improvements to the bike and pedestrian system, will provide a foundation for seeking funding assistance for improvements, and aims to result in a more bike-able and walkable Mendota Heights. Share your thoughts at: Mendota Heights Issues/Opps Map | Social Pinpoint (mysocialpinpoint.com)
Weekly Construction Update
Centre Pointe Street Improvements
Bituminous Roadways completed paving on Commerce Ave, Lemay Ave, and the trails on Pilot Knob Road and Acacia Drive. The contractor will continue with concrete work in the Centre Pointe Business Park, Dakota Drive, and Waters Drive next week. Storm Sewer improvements were also completed on Dakota Drive. The contractor is looking to start work on Carmen Lane on August 20th.
Wentworth Park
Staff is working with a contractor to demolish the existing warming house building. The city is reviewing quotes on leasing a trailer for use as a warming house this season. Staff has also received calls regarding the condition of the tennis court at the park. The tennis court is proposed for rehabilitation in 2023 if the city is successful in securing a grant from the US Tennis Association.
Highway 55/Mendota Bridge
The eastbound lanes over the Mendota Bridge opened late Thursday evening. The lanes have been closed since late June as crews repaired bridge joints and resurfaced the bridge deck.
If you are traveling on I-494 and I-35E near Eagan and Mendota Heights, you will continue to encounter overnight lane and ramp closures as crews continue removing the forms from the new concrete on the bridge decks on Hwy 55 over the roadways.
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
September 10, 10am-1pm: Back Parking Lot of Wakota FCU
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.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Weed of the Month- Spotted Knapweed
Spotted Knapweed is an invasive species native to Asia and Europe. Spotted Knapweed is a biennial herb that gets its name from dark markings at the base of its purple flower heads that give them a spotted appearance. You may have noticed this invasive species along roadsides and fields. It prefers dry, sandy soils and can be found in a wide range of natural and disturbed habitats.
Spotted Knapweed forms a low-lying rosette and deep taproot in the first year. In the second year it produces a stiff branching system of stems with alternate leaves and small pink-purple flowers. In the second year it can grow up to four feet tall. Spotted Knapweed blooms June through August. Currently Spotted Knapweed is regulated as Prohibited under the State of MN Noxious Weed Law.
Spotted Knapweed spreads quickly via seed and can populate very quickly in a variety of habitats.
Control methods for Spotted Knapweed:
Removal should focus on plants that have not yet flowered. If the plant has flowered, cut off flowering heads.
Pulled or cut plants that have already flowered should be bagged to prevent spread.
Large infestations may be best controlled by herbicide treatment before flowering.
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
