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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _3_ August 13, 2003 INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: ~ Mayor Gehrz said that on August 2, Kris Grangaard gave a presentation at a national conference in Washington, DC. The focus of the conference was the implementation of community programs. People she talked with told her that Kris did an absolutely fantastic job. There are a lot of barriers in other communities, whereas Falcon Heights does everything possible to support people getting together in their neighborhoods. FEMA paid all of the expenses for her trip. Mayor Gehrz said that on Monday, August 11, she and Administrator Worthington attended a meeting to talk about a proposal to close down the court facility in Maplewood. At one time there were five satellite court facilities in the seven county metro area; now there is just one. Because of budget concerns, the judges have decided that closing down the Maplewood facility makes sense. Law enforcement is opposed to this. Thousands are served at that court location. Everyone is trying to come up with ways to keep the court open. She encouraged people to contact Commissioner Rettman. There will be another meeting on August 25 and it is expected a final decision could be made as early as September. Mayor Gehrz said the City Council has started budget workshops for 2004. Staff is developing a preliminary budget. If residents have ideas about the budget, now is the time to a-mail, phone or write. Let the Council know your ideas. The budgeting process is a six month process and very complicated. Mayor • Gehrz said that filings for candidacy for the Mayor and two Council positions open up on August 26 and closes on September 9. Local elections are held every two years and the Mayor and Council serve four-year terms. She invited anyone interested in learning more about the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and Council to feel free to contact her. Administrator Worthington reminded everyone that the State Fair begins on August 21. Falcon Heights does not allow the parking of cars on lawns, the sale of merchandise, or for sale signs in yards. Saint Paul does not prohibit these things. During the State Fair, parking on the hydrant side of streets is prohibited. If residents see any parking code violations, contact the police during regular working hours at 612-789-5015 or, after hours, at 651-484-3366. If you live in an apartment building that does not have off-street parking, contact your caretaker, and your caretaker can contact City Hall about obtaining temporary parking permits. You have to abide by the parking restrictions whether you live in the City or not. Nothing has changed since last year. The regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Shea Kodluboy • Deputy Clerk 3