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  2. Community

    1. About Mendota Heights
    2. Airport
    3. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
    4. Dakota County
    5. Chamber of Commerce
    6. Schools
    7. City Calendar
    8. City Communications
    9. Community Profile
    10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    11. Par 3 Community Golf Course
    12. New Resident Guide
    13. News & Updates
    14. Organics Collection
    15. Recycling
      1. The Recycling Guide
    16. Volunteer
      1. Propose a Volunteer Project or Program
      2. VicNet Login Portal
      3. Volunteer Sign Up 
      4. Volunteer Program Highlight: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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  3. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Agendas & Minutes Archive
    2. City Code
    3. City Council
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Agendas & Minutes Archive
      3. Strategic Priorities
      4. Watch a Meeting
    4. City Commissions
      1. Airport Relations Commission
      2. Natural Resources Commission
      3. Parks & Recreation Commission
      4. Planning Commission
      5. Watch a Commission Meeting
      6. Apply to be a Commissioner
    5. City Budget
    6. Current Fee Schedule (PDF)
    7. City Staff Directory
    8. Elections & Voter Services
    9. Permits and Licenses
      1. Building Permits
      2. Mechanical (HVAC) Permit
        1. Apply for a Permit
      3. Plumbing Permit
        1. Apply for a Permit
      4. Swimming Pool (Above Ground) Permit
      5. Sewer Permit
      6. Stormwater Management Permit
      7. Sign Permit
      8. Right of Way & Utility Permit
      9. Mississippi River Coordinator Critical Area (MRCCA) Permit
      10. Goat Grazing Permit
      11. Fire Permit
      12. Fence Permit
      13. Electrical Permit
      14. Driveway Permit
      15. Domestic Chicken Permit
      16. Business Licenses
      17. Apply for Building Permit
      18. Accessory Structure (Shed) Permit
      19. Domestic Water Permit
      20. Block Party Permit
    10. Public Notices
      1. Ordinances Being Proposed
    11. Watch a Public Meeting
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  4. Departments & Services

    1. Administration & Finance
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Budget and Financial Reports
      3. City Code
      4. City Communications
        1. City Publications Archive
        2. Heights Highlights
        3. Watch a Public Meeting
      5. Data Practices Requests
      6. Elections
      7. Employment
        1. Apply for a Job
        2. Recruitment Information - Fire
        3. Recruitment Information- Police
        4. Seasonal Employment
        5. Volunteer
    2. Community Development
      1. Comprehensive Plan
      2. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA)
      3. Planning Applications
      4. Zoning Code Update
    3. Engineering
      1. Bids & RFPs
      2. Stormwater Management
      3. Projects
        1. Victoria Curve Project Updates
        2. Street Projects
        3. Park and Trail Projects
        4. Restoration and Conservation Projects Sites
      4. Call Before You Dig
      5. Master Planning Documents
    4. Fire Department
      1. Adopt a Hydrant
      2. Apply to Be a Firefighter
      3. Becoming a Firefighter
        1. Firefighter Interest Form
        2. The Hiring Process
        3. Apply to Be a Firefighter
      4. Firefighter Interest Form
      5. Fire Department Annual Report
      6. Fire Prevention Resources
        1. Cooking Fires
        2. Fire Safety for Kids
        3. Fire Truck Tours
        4. Carbon Monoxide
        5. Electrical Fires
        6. Resources for Families and Teachers
        7. Take a Virtual Learning Tour
      7. Fire Relief Association
      8. Recreational Fires
    5. Parks & Natural Resources
      1. Natural Resources
        1. Community Forestry
          1. Diseased Trees
        2. Native Ecosystem Restoration
          1. Invasive Species
          2. Pollinator-Friendly Community
            1. Pollinator Awareness Month 2023
          3. Restoration and Conservation Projects
        3. Natural Resources Management Plan
        4. Oheyawahe
        5. Recycling
          1. Dakota County Recycling Resources
            1. Business, Event & School Recycling
            2. The Recycling Zone
          2. Organics Recycling
          3. Residential Curbside Recycling
            1. Setting Up Service
          4. Multifamily Residential Recycling
          5. Yard waste recycling
          6. Recycling Guide
        6. Sustainability
        7. Stormwater Management & Water Resources
          1. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
          2. Rain Gardens
          3. MS4 Permit
          4. Surface Water Management Plan
          5. Land Disturbance Guidance
      2. Recreation
        1. Events
          1. Music in the Park 2023
          2. Parks Celebration 2023
        2. Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program
        3. Register for Programming
        4. Seasonal Parks & Recreation Jobs
        5. Senior Programming
        6. Youth Programming
        7. Volunteer
        8. Register for Programming or Events
      3. Parks & Facilities
        1. Canoe Rack Rentals
        2. Parks & Facilities Directory
        3. Field and Facility Rentals
        4. Par 3 Community Golf Course
          1. Golf Programs & Events
          2. Golf Rates
          3. Photo Gallery
          4. Reserve a Tee Time
          5. Seasonal Jobs
          6. Subscribe to Par 3 eNews
        5. Park Bench Donation Program
        6. Parks and Trail Projects
        7. Park Rules
        8. Picnic Shelter Rentals
        9. Dakota County Parks
          1. Big Rivers Regional Trail
        10. City Parks Directory
      4. Register for Recreation Programs
    6. Police Department
      1. About Us
        1. Mandated Policies
        2. Meet the Police Chief
        3. Police Reserves
        4. Recruitment Information
      2. Programs
        1. Annual Deer Hunt
        2. Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Pilot Program
        3. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
        4. Community Notification System
        5. Crime Mapping
        6. Crime Prevention
        7. Emergency Preparedness
        8. Mendota Heights Community Criminal Apprehension Fund (MHCCAF)
        9. Predatory Offenders
        10. Prescription Drug Drop-off Program
        11. Traffic Analysis
        12. Weekly Crime Report
      3. Resources
        1. Animal Control
        2. Car Seat Inspections
        3. File a Commendation/Complaint
        4. Fingerprinting
        5. Local Background Check
        6. Pay a Fine
        7. Permit to Purchase Firearm
        8. Police Data Request Form (PDF)
        9. Vacation/House Check Request
        10. Vehicle Impound
    7. Public Works
      1. Streets
      2. Utilities
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply
      1. Apply for a License
      2. Apply for a Permit
      3. Apply for a Job
      4. Become a Volunteer
      5. Become a Firefighter
    2. Register for Parks & Recreation Programming or Events
    3. Watch a Public Meeting Online
    4. How Do I Book a Tee Time
    5. How Do I Sign up for Organics Collection
    6. Pay Utility Bill
    7. Schedule an Inspection
    8. Report
      1. Report a Pothole
      2. Request Public Data
      3. Patrol / Vacation House Request
      4. Report a Damaged Mailbox
      5. Report a Damaged Street Sign
    9. Sign Up For
      1. Automatic Payment of Sewer Bills
      2. City Publications
      3. Park & Recreation Programs
      4. Volunteer Program
    10. View Frequently Asked Questions
    11. Apply to be a Student Commissioner
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