The 2025 City Council





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The 2025 City Council

At the Jan. 7 City Council meeting, re-elected Mayor Stephanie Levine and Council Member Joel Paper, along with newly-elected Council Member John Maczko, were sworn in for their current term of service.



Mayor

Together with Council Members Sally Lorberbaum and John Mazitello, these residents make up the City's 2025 City Council.

Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to the Mendota Heights community!



Maczko

 



Paper

Pictured from Top to Bottom: First City Council meeting of 2025; Mayor Stephanie Levine swearing in; Council Member John Maczko swearing in; Council member Joel Paper swearing in.



*More About the City Council* [ [link removed] ]


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Using Plant Identification Applications

Plant identification apps for your phone or mobile device are a good tool to help quickly identify invasive plants (as well as natives) when you are on the go. There are several plant ID apps available. Some are better than others for identifying certain types of plants or areas. For example, not all plant apps are good for identifying aquatic plants.

Here are some tips that will help you get a more accurate result when using plant identification apps:


* Try out several different apps to find which works best for your purposes.
* Take good photos. Keep the background free of other objects if possible, and look for good lighting. Hold the plant against a solid background, such as a piece of paper or your hand.
* For aquatic plants, if you can take safely the plant out of the water, this increases accuracy.
* Upload multiple photos.
* Ensure your device’s location settings are accurate.
* Look closely at all suggested species and when in doubt, do some additional research or consult an expert. There are some great field books out there that you can use to check accuracy once you get back home (or carry one with you).
* Report invasives to the MN Department of Agriculture at *Report-a-Pest [ [link removed] ]* to ensure accuracy and help monitor invasive species.

Some popular plant identification apps:


* BugwoodApps [ [link removed] ] (MN Department of Agriculture)
* iNaturalist
* NatureID
* PictureThis
* Pla@ntNet
* PlantSnap
* Seek

 



Viking Lakes
*Viking Lakes Event Noise*

Viking Lakes is a mixed-use master development located near the intersection of Highway 494 and Dodd Rd. in Eagan. The development features a destination venue for year-round entertainment including sporting events, festivals and fundraising walks.

Because Viking Lakes lies directly at the border of Eagan and Mendota Heights, sound from these outdoor events can be heard by Mendota Heights residents. Atmospheric factors such as wind speed and direction, and thermal gradients in the air, cause large differences in sound transmission and affect the volume at which events are heard within the City.

If you hear sounds from an event and would like to determine the source, a calendar of events taking place at Viking Lakes can be found online.

*Note: There is a planned fireworks show at Viking Lakes on Friday, Jan. 17.*



* Viking Lakes Event Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


Now Hiring
Now Hiring

*Parks and Recreation Intern [ [link removed] ]*

Full-Time, Non Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly

*Seasonal Golf Course Maintenance Worker [ [link removed] ]*

Part-Time Non-Exempt - $16.75 - $17.50 Hourly



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Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. View *historical crime reports [ [link removed] ]*.



*Jan. 10 Crime Report* [ [link removed] ]


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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Coffee with the Council

*Jan. 11; 9 a.m.*
*Ze’s Diner*

Join council members for a casual conversation over coffee.



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Frozen Fun Fest

*Feb. 3-9, 2025*

Don't miss this annual weeklong event, featuring contests, events, ice fishing and more!

*MendotaHeigtsMN.gov/FrozenFunFest*



*MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Calendar* [ [link removed] ]


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PUBLIC MEETINGS

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*Schedule*

*Parks and Recreation Commission Work Session*
Jan. 14; 6:30 p.m.

*Airport Relations Commission Meeting*
Jan. 15; 6 p.m.

*City Council Work Session*
Jan. 21; 5 p.m.

*City Council Meeting*
Jan. 21; 7 p.m.

Meetings take place at City Hall; changes or cancellations are noted at *mendotaheightsmn.gov/Calendar [ [link removed] ]*.

How to Watch

Watch online or on demand at *townsquare.tv/webstreaming [ [link removed] ];* or 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*

*Find meeting agendas and minutes at *MendotaHeightsMN.gov/AgendaCenter [ [link removed] ]*.*






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Phone: 651-452-1850








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