{ "city": "Mendota Heights", "state": "Minnesota", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mendotaheightsmn.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses Municipal Campus building size and project updates", "summary": "The City Council reviewed the FY2025 audit report and discussed adjustments to the Municipal Campus Building Project. Officials addressed community feedback regarding the scale of the new police station and city hall, noting a shift toward building for current needs rather than future expansion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-445", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Natural Resources Commission", "headline": "Commission discusses $4 million state bond for Municipal Campus design phase", "summary": "The Natural Resources Commission will discuss an update on the Municipal Campus Project, including the city’s $12 million bonding request and the $4 million award from the State of Minnesota. Staff will also review the Sustainable Mendota Heights quarterly newsletter, proposed amendments to the Urban Forest Preservation Ordinance, and ways to recognize raingarden volunteers. All agenda items are for discussion only, with no decisions required at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-444", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss police station and city hall project update", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including liquor license renewals, a grading permit for an apartment complex, new police handguns, and park bleachers. A presentation on a co-op grocery store model will be given. The council will also receive the FY2025 audit report and an update on the Municipal Campus Building Project for the police station and city hall.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-443", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss policy direction for new police station and city hall", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to discuss policy-level questions on the Municipal Campus Building Project, which includes a new police station and city hall. Staff are seeking clarification on the Council's long-term vision, project priorities, and whether original objectives remain unchanged. Key topics include defining 'future-ready' and 'right-sized' facilities, service level priorities, and the possibility of a public vote on the project. No formal decisions will be made at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-442", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Natural Resources Commission", "headline": "Commission discusses Urban Forest Preservation Ordinance implementation and other natural resource projects", "summary": "The Natural Resources Commission holds a work session to discuss several ongoing projects. Topics include implementation of the Urban Forest Preservation Ordinance, geothermal test drilling at Public Works Facility, curb-cut raingarden program in Friendly Hills neighborhood, Valley Park streambank restoration, and debrief on the 2026 Oak Awards. Also discussed: planning for a Natural Resources Site Tour. No formal decisions are expected; all items are for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-441", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Parks Commission to recommend FY2027 budget", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a recommendation for the FY2027 budget, which includes capital projects and park master planning. They will also approve minutes from March and May meetings and receive updates on park improvements, the Par 3 golf course, and recreation programs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-440", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on schematic design for police station and city hall", "summary": "The Mendota Heights City Council will consider approving the schematic design for a new police station and city hall, and authorize moving to the design development phase. They will also review a concept plan for a Planned Unit Development amendment for a sign at 750 North Plaza Drive. Routine consent items include hiring, travel authorization, and a minor development permit.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-439", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-439", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review Concept PUD for Indigo Signs at 750 N. Plaza Drive", "summary": "The Mendota Heights Planning Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve prior meeting minutes, and conduct a concept plan review for a Planned Unit Development amendment by Indigo Signs at 750 N. Plaza Drive. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will discuss the concept PUD and may provide direction.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-438", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council reviews schematic design for municipal campus project", "summary": "The City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss the schematic design plans for the Municipal Campus Project. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and feedback.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-437", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-437", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Airport Relations Commission", "headline": "Airport commission to discuss noise complaints and elect vice chair", "summary": "The Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission will discuss increased noise complaints from the city, review a public education initiative, and elect a vice chair at its May 20 meeting. The consent agenda includes acknowledging airport operational statistics and complaint reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-436", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council previews FY2027 budget and discusses city property use", "summary": "The Mendota Heights City Council is holding a work session to review the FY2027 budget planning process, key financial considerations, and upcoming priorities. Staff will also discuss the use of city-owned properties like Bourne Lane and share updates on state budget and bonding bill outcomes to inform future capital projects and long-range financial strategies. Preliminary budget recommendations will be presented in summer workshops before a September adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-435", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-435", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on sewer rate adjustments, get municipal campus update", "summary": "The Mendota Heights City Council will consider resolutions to adjust sanitary sewer and storm sewer utility rates. They will also receive an update on the Municipal Campus Project and hear a presentation from Dakota County on the Delaware Avenue Reconstruction project. Several consent items include liquor license renewals for Mendakota Country Club and Teresa's Mexican Restaurant, and a professional services contract for a fiber optic installation project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-434", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-434", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Natural Resources Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on 2027 Natural Resources Budget", "summary": "The Natural Resources Commission will consider approving the 2027 budget recommendations, recognize 2025 Oak Award recipients, and recap the 2026 Earth and Arbor Week celebration. The commission will also receive an update on the geothermal assessment project at the Public Works facility. Public comment is invited for items not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Parks & Recreation Commission", "headline": "Mendota Heights Parks Commission to discuss cost recovery policy and 2027 budget", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a work session to develop a cost recovery and subsidy policy for park services, based on the 2025 Park System Master Plan. They will also review the ten-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for parks and the Par 3 Golf Course, and make budget recommendations for 2027 to the City Council.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-432", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-432", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "State of the City Address presentation", "summary": "The City Council will host a State of the City Address. No city business will be conducted during this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Ordinance 608 for no parking on Delaware Avenue and park contracts on agenda", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting Ordinance 608 to prohibit parking on Delaware Avenue, approving contracts for painting streetlight poles, expanding the Wentworth basketball court, and replacing hockey boards at Wentworth Park. Other consent items include a grading permit for 1416 Dodd Road and deferring a street rehabilitation assessment at 706 Cheyenne Lane. Under new business, the Council will consider a variance for an accessibility ramp at 537 Junction Lane, a lot line adjustment for 1603 Dodd Road and 688 Wentworth Avenue, and a conditional use permit for a 1,499-square-foot attached garage at 1961 Glenhill Road. Presentations will cover the ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge and a Metro Transit update.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-430", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-430", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider wireless monopole tower at Wentworth Park", "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings on a lot line adjustment at 1603 Dodd Road/688 Wentworth Avenue, a conditional use permit for a 1,499-square-foot attached garage at 1961 Glenhill Road, and a tabled conditional use permit for a new freestanding wireless monopole tower at 739 Wentworth Avenue (Wentworth Park). They will also revisit a tabled variance request for an accessibility ramp at 537 Junction Lane.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-429", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-429", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on major rewrite of subdivision regulations", "summary": "The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 607 to repeal and replace Title 11, the city's subdivision regulations. They will also decide on the Lexington Heights Planned Unit Development amendment, which was tabled from the previous meeting. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as Hampshire Estates street improvements contracts and a geothermal assessment contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-428", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-428", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to discuss radar speed limit signs, performance measures, and July 4th event", "summary": "This is a work session, so no formal decisions will be made. The council will discuss installing 12 new radar feedback speed limit signs along MSA routes, review a performance measure report, and get an update on the Independence Day/250th Anniversary event.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-427", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-427", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Natural Resources Commission", "headline": "Natural Resources Commission to discuss 2027 budget, shoreland ordinance", "summary": "The Natural Resources Commission will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget recommendations, a draft Shoreland Management Ordinance, a recycling and sustainability update, and the possibility of paperless meetings. All items are for discussion only, with no formal actions scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-425", "minutes_url": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-425", "source": "https://www.mendotaheightsmn.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }