News & Views | Vadnais Heights Hydrant Flushing City crews began hydrant flushing south of County Road F the week of May 4. Hydrant flushing is an important step in maintaining the upkeep and longevity of the water system by removing sediments from inside the mainline and flushing them out through the hydrant. It also serves to identify malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves. More infor- mation is at cityvadnaisheights.com/ hydrantflushing. Fiber Optic Work Residents may notice ongoing fiber optic installation activity throughout the City of Vadnais Heights. These projects are being completed by private telecommu- nications providers, including Gateway cityvadnaisheights.com Fiber and Forged Fiber. Residents should contact the company performing the work for the fastest response to questions and concerns. Check the information on door and resources to support your project. Free for Vadnais Heights residents. Learn more and sign up at bluethumb.org/ events. tags and notices for company information. Red Cross Blood Drive Contact the City if you observe unsafe traffic control conditions, work occurring outside permitted areas, or significant restoration concerns that are not being addressed. More information at cityvad- naisheights.com/fiber. Planting for Clean Water Your plants can support pollinators and improve water quality! Learn how in a Planting for Clean Water Workshop on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Maplewood Library. Join this in-person workshop for an educational presenta- tion, a consultation with garden experts, f The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Thurs- day, May 14 at the Vadnais Heights Com- mons from 10am to 4pm. Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Red Cross website, on the app, or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. City Sprinkling Policy The City has updated its sprinkling policy to conserve water as the result of the White Bear Lake Lawsuit. Changes include no watering between 10:00 am and 6:00 p.m. and residential turf watering is restricted to two days per week according to where you are located in the city. For a map of zones and more information please go to cityvadnaisheights.com/sprinkling. Pollinator Protection Resolution The Vadnais Heights City Council encour- ages actions to support native bees and beneficial insects. The resolution sup- ports and encourages residents to: plant more native flowers, bushes, vines, and trees; purchase plants that have not been treated with pesticides; minimize use of insecticides; leave the leaves; and talk to neighbors about the importance of native pollinators and how to help them. These actions have a greater impact year-round to support native pollinators, songbirds, and more! More information at cityvadna- isheights.com/pollinators. Find the latest about our events, programs, services, and news online! 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Fiber Optic Work Residents may notice ongoing fiber optic installation activity throughout the City of Vadnais Heights . These projects are being completed by private telecommu- nications providers , including Gateway cityvadnaisheights.com Fiber and Forged Fiber . Residents should contact the company performing the work for the fastest response to questions and concerns . Check the information on door and resources to support your project . Free for Vadnais Heights residents . Learn more and sign up at bluethumb.org/ events . tags and notices for company information . Red Cross Blood Drive Contact the City if you observe unsafe traffic control conditions , work occurring outside permitted areas , or significant restoration concerns that are not being addressed . More information at cityvad- naisheights.com/fiber . Planting for Clean Water Your plants can support pollinators and improve water quality ! Learn how in a Planting for Clean Water Workshop on Thursday , May 7 from 5 : 30-7 : 30 pm at the Maplewood Library . Join this in - person workshop for an educational presenta- tion , a consultation with garden experts , f The next Red Cross Blood Drive is Thurs- day , May 14 at the Vadnais Heights Com- mons from 10am to 4pm . Pre - registration is required and can be done at the Red Cross website , on the app , or by calling 1-800 - RED - CROSS . City Sprinkling Policy The City has updated its sprinkling policy to conserve water as the result of the White Bear Lake Lawsuit . Changes include no watering between 10:00 am and 6:00 p.m. and residential turf watering is restricted to two days per week according to where you are located in the city . For a map of zones and more information please go to cityvadnaisheights.com/sprinkling . Pollinator Protection Resolution The Vadnais Heights City Council encour- ages actions to support native bees and beneficial insects . The resolution sup- ports and encourages residents to : plant more native flowers , bushes , vines , and trees ; purchase plants that have not been treated with pesticides ; minimize use of insecticides ; leave the leaves ; and talk to neighbors about the importance of native pollinators and how to help them . These actions have a greater impact year - round to support native pollinators , songbirds , and more ! More information at cityvadna- isheights.com/pollinators . Find the latest about our events , programs , services , and news online ! Nrhiavcov ntaub ntawv hloov kho tshiab tshaj plaws txog peb cov koom txoos , cov khoos kas , cov kev pab cuam , thiab cov xov xwm nyob hauv online ! Kuhel wixi ugu danbeeyey ee kusaabsan dhacdooyinkeena , barnaamijyadeena , adeegyadeena iyo wararkeena onlayn ahaan ! ¡ Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos , programas , servicios y noticias en línea ! twitter.com/Vadnais Heights Facebook.com/CityVH Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000 . | City Hall Hours : Mon through Thurs 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Fri 7 to 11 a.m.