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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- Apri19, 2003 PRESENTATIONS: Recognition of the City's Planning Parks and Recreation, Human Rights, Neighborhood and Solid Waste Commissioners. Presentations about the Respective Commission Activities During 2002 and Projected Goals for 2003 (continued) Planning Commission -Chairperson Thomas Lageson said there were four major areas of focus in 2002. Lot coverage, SE Corner redevelopment, the First Ring Suburbs Working Group, and several variance requests-mostly garages. The big goal in 2003 will continue to be the SE Corner redevelopment. He complimented his Commissioners and said they are a good group that likes what they're doing. He introduced two Planning Commissioners who were in attendance: Melissa Maher and Jim DeLeo. Parks and Recreation Commission -Chairperson Chuck Long said that in 2002, they spent a great deal of time on the SE Corner, particularly the design improvements for Curtiss Field, a recreational area and stormwater retention area. They spent a great deal of time with design architects and met with the public to get their input. He mentioned the design concept is posted on the City's web site for those who are interested. Anew swing set was installed at Grove Park and a new picnic shelter was installed at Community Park, with assistance from the Lions. The Commission wants to develop a cohesive look and feel for all of the City parks. The Commission held two activities in 2002: The ice cream social and the Dead of Winter event. The summer and fall recreational programs were very successful. The Falcon Heights Friends of the Parks Fund allows people to make tax-deductible donations. A grant was applied for and received from the DNR to have a consultant check the parks regarding accessibility compliance. In 2003, the Commission will continue with the Curtiss Field project and will hold preliminary discussions regarding upgrading the Folwell corridor. They have reviewed the policies regarding reservations for fields and facilities and are recommending cost increases. They are reviewing the different recreational programs the City offers and looking at making them more self- sufficient. The Commission welcomes everyone in the community with concerns and ideas to attend the Commission meetings at City Hall on the second Monday of each month. He introduced two Parks and Recreation Commissioners who were in attendance: Donna Daykin and Jim Evans. Neighborhood Commission -Chairperson Kris Grangaard said this is a new Commission that was formed about a year and a half ago, partly in response to 9/11. Some of their concerns are the quality of life in the community and emergency preparedness. To date, about 65 people have signed up to be neighborhood liaisons and the Commission is still recruiting. The Commission has prepared a handbook that is on the City's website. They have held first aid and traffic management trainings. On Apri129, there will be a training for liaisons on how to plan a great block party. In May, there will be a course on personal safety, which will be done by the Saint • Anthony Police Department, as well as an online first aid course. She introduced two Neighborhood Commissioners who were in attendance: Tom Brace and Joe LeTourneau.