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4. Front Yard Space at City Hall <br />In continuation from April's meeting Abernathy asked if anyone had any further <br />ideas regarding using the space in the front yard of City Hall. Mielke reported <br />that she found out from her husband that the structure currently in the front <br />yard was to represent Falcon Heights's history with green houses and its farm <br />roots. Mielke explained that Larpenteur used to be lined with rows of green <br />houses years ago. Further ideas that were presented were: amini-golf course <br />where the holes could be designed by certain groups, partnering with the U <br />landscaping group in possibly extending the U of M fields, making it a Rain <br />Garden educational piece, approaching the U of M about showcasing their <br />gardens, partnering with the National Nursery Association and create a <br />showcase of some sort, or making it a movie in the park location. Harris <br />brought the issue of drainage to the Commission and to keep that in mind <br />when deciding on ideas. All commissioners thought something low <br />maintenance would be appropriate for that area. <br />5. Comprehensive Plan work <br />The Commission then began discussing potential goals that would be guiding <br />this new comprehensive plan. Abernathy read the current mission along with <br />some goals she had in mind. The Commissioners then compiled a list of goals <br />that they felt were essential in the plan. Mielke, Faust and Harris spoke about <br />the idea of also using this as a guide for a potential Park Commissioner. Not <br />having resource to look at when joining the Commission, Faust thought it <br />would be extremely helpful and resourceful at the same time. Abernathy • <br />recommended we include a section with the roles of the City Staff, the <br />Commissioners as well as their responsibilities. Mielke reported that she had <br />created a Table of Contents that organized the sections the Commission has <br />discussed keeping from the old plan and new topics that will be added. <br />Abernathy will be working on the mission including some of the broad goals <br />that were discussed. These goal ideas will be attached to these minutes. <br />6. New Business <br />Paula asked if the City would like to take over ownership of the popcorn <br />machine her PTA group currently has. The PTA only uses it one night a year <br />so if it would be used in City events than she would be happy to let the City <br />have it. <br />Adjournment <br />Motion to adjourn was made by Faust and seconded Mielke <br />Minutes respectfully submitted by Lisa Abernathy. If there are any corrections or <br />additions, please contact Lisa Abernathy by phone at 651-792-7616 or by email at <br />lisa.abernethy@falconheights.org. <br />• <br />