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Infrastructure Projects
The Engineering Division oversees all City infrastructure projects listed below.
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Learn more about City restoration and conservation projects.
City Projects
Rehabilitation of Emerson Ave, Sylvandale Rd, Sylvandale Court S, Sylvandale Court, Laura Street/Court, Ivy Falls Court, Maple Park Dr, Ivy Hill Drive, and Ivy Hill Park. Utility and base course roadway improvements were completed in 2024 with remaining improvements to be completed in the Spring/Summer of 2025.
Rehabilitation of Arbor Court, Bridgeview Court, Mendota Heights Circle, Monet Court, Monet Lane, Pondhaven Circle, Pondhaven Lane, Westview Circle, and Westview Terrace. Utility and roadways improvements were completed in 2024.
Rehabilitation of Apache Court, Apache Lane, Apache Street, Aztec Lane, Cheyenne Lane, Creek Avenue, Decorah Lane, Fox Place, Havenview Court, Hokah Avenue, Keokuk Lane, Mohican Court, Mohican Lane, Nashua Lane, Navajo Lane, Ocala Court, Ocala Lane, Pagel Road, Pontiac Place, Pueblo Drive, Pueblo Lane, and Friendly Hills Park. Roadways north of, and including, Decorah Lane are slated for construction in the summer of 2025 and roadways south of Decorah Lane are slated for construction in the summer of 2026.
Read more about the Friendly Hills Neighborhood Improvements.
The Kensington East Street Improvements project has been combined with neighboring roadways north of Mendota Heights Road and will move forward as the Hampshire Estates Street Improvements. The project is currently in the feasibility stage and is slated for construction in summer 2026.
Pavement rehabilitation and select curb and gutter replacement of Abbey Way, Canton Court, Hampshire Court, Hampshire Drive, Haverton Circle, Haverton Road, Morson Circle, Park Lane, Pond Circle E, Pond Circle W, and Winthrop Court. Utility improvements include select replacements to the storm sewer network for drainage improvements. Construction of a trail along the north side of Mendota Heights Road between Hampshire Drive and Pond Circle W and a striped crossing of Mendota Heights Road at the Pond Circle W/Haverton Road intersection.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that guarantees people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to enjoy employment opportunities, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs.
Under the ADA, the City of Mendota Heights is required to review programs, services, and activities to make sure they follow ADA guidelines. The City is also creating an ADA Transition Plan that will outline how any issues identified will be fixed.
Public Feedback survey
The public feedback survey is now closed. Survey submissions will be used to inform the final ADA Transition Plan.
public comment map
The project team created an interactive map that shows city-owned curb ramps, accessible pedestrian signals, and sidewalk evaluation points and if they follow ADA standards. The public comment feature is now closed, and comments will be used to inform the final ADA Transition Plan.
Timeline
- Summer 2025 - Community Engagement
- Fall 2025 - Plan Presentation
The ADA Transition Plan will be posted on this page. An announcement will be sent out in the Friday News Digest when the Plan has been posted. Visit MendotaHeightsMN.gov/Communications to make sure you are subscribed.
resources
City of Mendota Heights ADA Coordinator
Department of Justice Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
County Projects
Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Mendota Heights and the Lower Mississippi River WMO, is constructing improvements to the Interstate Valley Creek between Marie Avenue and Lilydale Road. Improvements include restoring and stabilizing eroded sections of the creek, removing invasive vegetation, and providing additional storm water quality and volume reduction.
Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Mendota Heights, is constructing and reconstructing 1.4 miles of the River to River Greenway between the Big Rivers Regional Trail and Dodd Road. Reconstruction of the trailway between Lilydale Road and Marie Avenue is slated for the summer of 2025 with improvements to the segment between Marie Avenue and Dodd Road slated for the summer of 2026.
Dakota County is planning to rehabilitate Delaware Avenue between O'Neil Drive and Dodge Lane. The Mill & Overlay project is slated for the summer of 2025.
Dakota County and the cities of Mendota Heights and West St. Paul are developing plans to reconstruct Delaware Avenue (County Road 63) between Marie Avenue and Dodd Road (Highway 149). This project is currently in the preliminary design phase and is slated for construction in the summer of 2027.
State Projects
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project information and updates can be found by visiting, MnDOT 511 Application
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Ryan Ruzek
Public Works Director/ City EngineerPhone: 651-255-1152
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Lucas Ritchie
Assistant City EngineerPhone: 651-255-1132
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Bobby Crane
Senior Engineering TechnicianPhone: 651-255-1150
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John Boland
Public Works SuperintendentPhone: 651-255-1155
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Engineering and Public Works
Phone: 651-452-1850