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Even if the population continues to grow, there will be no need for additional fire • stations. Continuing improvements to the present facility plus new equipment will be required as set forth in the Capital Improvements Program. The City has contracted for police services from the Village of St. Anthony since 1999 and before that with the City of Roseville, an arrangement that has proven to be a cost effective way to deliver this important service. The University of Minnesota provides its own police, fire and rescue service. Following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the City of Falcon Heights, under the leadership of Mayor Susan Gehrz, undertook aommmunity-wide evaluation of local readiness for disasters and emergencies and developed an action plan for preparation. Out of this effort came the founding of a new City Neighborhood Commission and an innovative Neighborhood Liaison program. Over 401oca1 residents and workers have been trained through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program to supplement government emergency services in case of a local disaster or emergency. Schools Falcon Heights belongs to Roseville School District No. 623. Falcon Heights Elementary School is located in the City. Elementary students residing east of Snelling Avenue attend • Falcon Heights Elementary School while those west of Snelling attend Brimhall Elementary School in Roseville. All Falcon Heights public school students attend Roseville Area Middle School and Roseville Area High School. Falcon Heights Elementary was temporarily closed from 1982 to 1985 due to declining enrollment. The school was reopened in September 1985 in response to growing numbers of elementary aged children, drawn from Roseville as well as Falcon Heights. Current enrollment is 425. Future Directions Police, Fire and Emergency Preparedness The City intends to continue to contract for police and ambulance services. It intends to maintain the volunteer fire department at current levels but will continue to evaluate the potential for the sharing/consolidating of fire services with adjacent communities as appropriate to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. The City will continue to participate actively in countywide and metro-wide efforts to develop a coordinated emergency response system. Schools The City intends to cooperate with the Roseville School District to foster the neighborhood • school concept. Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan Draft January, 2008 Page IV - 6 Part IV: Parks, Community, Economic Development, Implementation, Appendices