District 197 and 199 schools open, but cities' parking restrictions now in effect.
As expected, Winter Storm Q has brought about five inches of snow to the Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights area, and another inch or so could fall today. District 197 and district 199 schools are open as usual, but enough snow has fallen that commuters are facing a long, hazardous drive, and both Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights's plowing operation have gone into effect. Major roadways are being cleared first, followed by collector and residential streets. Inver Grove Heights is subdivided into eight plowing routes. Plowing begins between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. and, as long as snow keeps falling, workers will continue plowing for up to 12 hours to clear all 334 miles of roadway. On-street parking is prohibited until plowing is …
Mendota Heights City Council agrees to some design modifications, but sticks to traditional curb and gutter.
The Wagon Wheel Trail road reconstruction project that mobilized numerous residents of the Rogers Lake neighborhood in opposition was approved by the Mendota Heights City Council with modifications Dec. 7. Those who opposed the project said that they want to preserve the rural feel of the road and discourage additional, faster traffic. Supporters argued that the new road will better align with city standards and improve safety. Wagon Wheel Trail resident Rita Lahtonen presented the council a slide show documenting her efforts to gather a petition against the project and identify alternatives. She argued that she had a majority of signatures from the affected property owners opposing the project, but many of them did not attend the meeting…
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