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FRIDAY NEWS | Dec. 9, 2022

LATEST NEWS

Apply to Serve on a City Commission!

Mendota Heights residents are invited to apply for open positions on the following City Advisory Commissions:

PLANNING COMMISSION - 1 Open Seat

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - 3 Open Seats

AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION - 1 Open Seat

Application deadline is Dec. 28.

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Now Hiring!

Open positions include:

Warming House/Rink Attendant (Seasonal)

Part-Time, Non-Exempt - $11.50 - $13 Hourly

Rink Flooder (Seasonal)

Part-Time, Non-Exempt - $13.50-14.25 Hourly

Apply Today

RECYCLING

Holiday Lights Recycling

Through Jan. 12
City Hall

Save a trip to the recycling center and drop your old unwanted holiday lights at City Hall for recycling.

Additional Drop Off Locations

Dakota County Fix It Clinic

12–3 p.m. Dec. 17
Harmon Park Neighborhood Center
West St. Paul

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills.

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NATURAL RESOURCES

Weed of the Month: Common and Glossy Buckthorn

Buckthorn is an invasive, non-native understory tree that is often pruned as a shrub. This invasive tree outcompetes its native counterparts by growing rapidly and leafing out early, as well as holding its leaves late into the fall. If you notice a tree or shrub in your yard that is still green in late fall or early spring, it may be buckthorn. In the winter berries may still be present. Common and Glossy Buckthorn are on the Restricted List under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law.

Buckthorn Identification and Removal

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Weekly Crime Report

Incident reports: Dec. 2-8

Previous Weekly Crime Report/Just the Facts publications are available in the Laserfiche archive system on the City website.

Follow MHPD on Facebook @MendotaHeightsPD.

Dec. 9 Crime Report

Blade with the Blue

Saturday, Jan. 28
1-3 p.m.

Youth ages 12 and under are invited to join police officers from Mendota Heights and West St. Paul for a fun day of pick up hockey games and ice skating. The event is free; registration is recommended.

Register Today!

Donate Toys for Teens by Dec. 11

The Mendota Heights Police Department and the Scott Carver Dakota Community Action Partnership (CAP) have teamed up to collect gifts for tweens and teens ages 10-18 this holiday season.

Toys collected will help CAP offer holiday shopping opportunities for teens experiencing homelessness and families in need.

Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off through Dec. 11 at the Mendota Heights Police Department (1101 Victoria Curve) or ordered from the CAP Amazon wish list.

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PARKS & RECREATION

Tour de Rec

Join us for this free, monthly recreation program aimed at bringing fun to neighborhoods throughout the community.

Staff will coordinate activities and equipment for youth ages 6-12 years-old to enjoy, including group games, sports, arts and crafts, and more!

This is a free drop-in program; no registration required. Children under 6 years-old, must be accompanied by an adult.

Upcoming Dates:

January 5
6-7 p.m.

Garlough Environmental Magnet School
1740 Charlton St., West St. Paul

More Parks & Recreation Programs

Winter Break Field Trips

Make plans to keep the kids active and having fun over winter break with affordable field trips, Dec. 27 and 28. They'll enjoy activities like snow tubing, ice skating and a trip to the Fun Lab, where they are sure to have a blast! Registration is required and space is limited.

Register Today!

ARTrageous Adventure Camps

Mad Hatter Winter Tea pARTy
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Dec. 22
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

This no-school-day event invites guests ages 5–10 to come dressed wacky and whimsical for a fun morning of art making! Registration is now open and space is limited.

How to Train a Dragon
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Jan 16
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

This no-school-day event takes place on National Appreciate a Dragon Day! Registration is open to ages 5–10; for a morning filled with painting, drawing and sculpting all things dragons.

I Have a Dream
1–4 p.m. Jan 16
Par 3 Community Clubhouse
Join us for this no-school-day event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy! Registration is open to ages 5-10; for an afternoon filled with art inspired by dreams, peace and love.

Register Today!

Games and Coffee

9–11 a.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 4, 18; Feb. 1, 21
Par 3 Community Clubhouse

Join us for coffee and games with friends! Weekly games include cribbage, hand and foot cards and more. Free program for ages 55 and up; registration required.

Register Today!

Nature Sense: Who’s Out There

10:30–11:30 a.m. Feb. 15
Par 3 Community Clubhouse
Join Naturalist Eloise Dietz for an informative presentation highlighting signs of animals in winter! Programming for ages 55 and up; registration required.

Register Today!

Adaptive Bowling League

Join us for a fun, non-competitive bowling league, Saturdays from Jan. 21-March 11. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Register Today!

Gymnastics Classes Begin Jan. 14

Register your child ages 3-6 for Saturday gymnastics classes, Jan. 14-March 4. Space is available in Tiny Tumblers and Beginners Classes.

Register Today!

PUBLIC WORKS

Xcel Energy Project at Mendakota Park

Within the first two weeks of December, Xcel Energy will be working on a transmission line replacement project at Mendakota Park. The park will remain open while work is completed.

As part of the project, Xcel Energy will need to remove four trees in the park; these will be replaced with four new trees, to be planted in the spring.

For more information, contact the City's Engineering Division at 651-452-1850.

Winter Reminders: Snow Removal

With the arrival of snowy weather, Streets Maintenance crews are at work creating safe and passable City streets for motorists and pedestrians.

Here's how you can help:

When out for a walk or a run, wear bright colored clothing and give plow drivers a wave to be sure they see you.
When taking out the trash, be sure to place the bins behind the curb line and try not to leave them out longer than necessary, so your street can be plowed curb-to-curb.
When shoveling, be sure to clear snow and ice around storm drains and fire hydrants.
Remember, parking is prohibited on City streets from 2-6 a.m.

Snow Removal Information

City Business Hours

City Hall: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Friday 7-11:30 a.m.

Police Department: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Public Works Building: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

City Hall Contact Information

Public Meetings

Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at mendotaheightsmn.gov/calendar.

Watch regular meetings online or on demand at townsquare.tv/webstreaming; or watch on cable television:

City Council & Planning Commission: Ch. 18/798 HD
Airport Relations (select meetings televised), Natural Resources & Parks and Recreation Commission: Ch. 15/859 HD

Broadcast channels may change; check Town Square Television listings for updates.

Meeting Schedule

Natural Resources Commission Work Session | Dec. 12; 6 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission | Dec. 13; 6:30 p.m.
Natural Resources Commission | Dec. 14; 6 p.m.
City Council Work Session | Dec. 20; 4 p.m.
City Council Meeting | Dec. 20; 6 p.m.
Planning Commission | Dec. 21; 7 p.m.

Official Website of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota
1101 Victoria Curve Mendota Heights, MN 55118
Phone: 651-452-1850