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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 6.18.18CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights - Community Engagement Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA June 18, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Reider ___ May___ Kohn___ Johnson___ Larrabee___ Ali___ COUNCIL LIAISON Gustafson___ STAFF PRESENT: Sandvik___ Lor___ C. DISCUSSION 1. Youth Development Programs 2. Updating of Neighborhood Liaison Packet 3. Ongoing Communication Opportunities 4. General Committee Updates – Training Opportunities (Council Member Gustafson) 5. Task Force Recommendations – Addendum available at meeting (Staff – Sandvik, Lor) D. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS E. ADJOURNMENT: ITEM FOR DISCUSSION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Community Youth Programs Description Youth development is a process that help prepares a young person to engage in challenges to achieve his or her full potential through activities and experiences to help youth develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies. Minnesota school districts and local organizations help empower youth to gain career development opportunities by creating small community programs. All of the community programs will go towards post-secondary and high school credits and future internships during college. CEC believes that youth empowerment and development is essential; therefore, would like to collaborate with the organizations to help promote it to Falcon Heights youth residents. These opportunities will help them lead to purposeful lives and be transformational leaders who are ethical, reflective and socially responsible. Budget Impact Dedication of staff time Attachment(s) • Youth Development Programs Action(s) Requested Discussion and make recommendation for staff to pursue opportunities regarding youth development programs Meeting Date June 18, 2018 Agenda Item Discussion CE Attachment Youth Development Programs Submitted By Amanda Lor Administrative Coordinator The Saint Paul Public School (SPPS) • The Saint Paul District: Automotive Center – the programs offers Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) courses to students and prepares them for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) test. The program also help students get into technical colleges and community colleges within the Minnesota State College and Universities System, as well as Dunwoody College. • Career Pathways Academy – A program where student can explore different types of careers, take rigorous courses, and have the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. • The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) – high school students can study computer networking systems and programming in preparation for College and the Information Technology Industry • Academy of Finance (AOF) – offers accounting, international trade, leadership, and the use of technology in preparing for college and the financial services industry classes to high school students. The Roseville Area High School • Gifted & Talented Enrichment – a program for gifted and talented students and has partnered with many local organizations such as Future Problem Solving Program that emphasizes creative problem solving, teamwork, and reach and presentations skills. The U of M Children’s Math Program offers math programs for children and Girls Excel in Math (GEM) during the summer. • Youth Enrichment Programs – offers classes for youth to explore, expand personal abilities and improve social skills. • Targeted Services – connect and provide students with extra help to succeed in school and excel in life. • Unity Centers – a place for students and families to get extra help and participate in variety of academic, artistic, cultural, career, and social and emotional growth opportunities • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) – helps students in grades 7-12 to prepare for college and succeed in a global society. Minneapolis School District • Department of College and Career Readiness (CCR) – MPS and CCR partners together help educate and empower students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in college and career pathways. • Check & Connect - a program to re-engage students in their education. The program connects with each students and will serve to connect them with their school and aid the students towards graduation. • Career & Technical Education – provides core academics through integrated, applied and experiential learning with a broad exposure to career fields and a balanced high school experience. • We Want You Back – a program to help students who were dropped out from enrollment in MPs middle school and high schools and help them earn a high school diploma. • MPS Alternative Learning Communities (ALC) – provide students with viable education options as they commit to program and graduate while pursuing personalized goals for continuous improvement in a growth mindset. • Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – JAG is a program dedicated to prevent student dropouts by helping them in career choice, life and college readiness. MPS students in grade 11 through 12 can enrolled in the Multi-Year Program and have access to college/career readiness and work-based mentor. • Project Lead the Way (PLTW) – partners with a MPS public schools (Patrick Henry High School, South High School, Southwest High School, Transition Plus, and Washburn High School.) and provide pre-engineering courses for high school students. School District 622 - North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools • Youth Enrichment – opportunities for student K-12 to take classes before school. Programs includes STEM, Drama & Art, Sports, and Community Engagement & Service Learning School District 191 - Burnsville, Eagan and Savage • Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS) – partners with District 833 and assist students who need additional academic or behavioral support to succeed in the general education environment. • Ready. Set, Go – a website tool that provides resources for college and career readiness and accelerated course options in Minnesota for educators, families and students. • BRIDGES - program is designed to support 10th and 11th grade students that meet qualifications for being "at-risk" to not graduate from high school on time. Wayzata Public Schools • Young Scientist Roundtable – Students can participate in an in-depth discussion and questions/answer session with the speaker. Topic examples are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Orthopedic surgery and sports-related injuries. Local Nonprofit Organization Youth Programs • Right Track YJPRO – connects youth and young adults with advanced internships and training opportunities through strategic partner organizations that build skills for specific careers. Some examples can be Genesys Works, 3M STEM, JobCorps and more. • Rotary International – the youth exchange program offers students to go abroad and become a high school exchange student and learn new languages and discover a new culture. The program accepts ages between 15-19 years old. • HIRED – an organization that provides youth and young adults counseling and support to land a first job or career choices. • Keystone Community Services – provide trainings to help develop habits and skills that young people will need to confidently compete for jobs in the future. • U of M 4-H – The U of M partners with 4-H, a global organization whose mission is to "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development" • Dress for Success Youth Working Forward – educate youth and young adults about professional clothing during interview and work environment and provide services for mock interviews. California Youth Connection located in Sacramento, CA does a professional clothing drive for youth who cannot afford professional clothes for interviews. • College Possible – an organization that helps college admission and success possible for low-income students with intensive curriculum of coaching and support. • WIOA Youth Adult Program – provides out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 to 24 and in-should youth between the ages 14-21 with year round employment and training services. • Minnesota Youth Program – a program that serves low-income and at risk- youth between the ages 14 to 24 who lack academic and "applied skills" considered critical for current and future workplace needs. • Youthbuild Program – provides special training for youth and young adults between the ages 16 to 24 who are at risk for not completing or have not completed their high school education. • YouthCARE (Youth Cultural Appreciation $ Racial Equality) – an organization to help the Twin Cities youth develop the education, employment and leadership skills needed to make a successful transition. • Local City Hall Workforce Development Services - who support and provides training, mentoring and educational programs between the ages 16 -24. • Local City Hall Youth Council - advisory policy group that has been designated to focus on the local youth workforce system ITEM FOR DISCUSSION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Updating of Neighborhood Liaison Packet Description From time to time, Falcon Heights’ staff and commissioners update our “Neighborhood Liaison Packet”. This is a document that the city maintains and shares with Neighborhood Liaisons to promote public safety, communication, and share general information. As the Community Engagement Commission has taken on a number of roles previously executed by the Neighborhood Commission, the C.E.C. will address this packet from time to time to ensure information is updated as deemed appropriate. Budget Impact Staff time will be dedicated to updating recommendations Attachment(s) Neighborhood Liaison Packet (outdated) Action(s) Requested Staff requests that the Community Engagement Commission makes recommendations on updates to the Neighborhood Liaison Packet Meeting Date June 18, 2018 Agenda Item C2 Attachment Neighborhood Liaison Packet (outdated) Submitted By Amanda Lor Administrative Coordinator Introduction Where did the idea of Neighborhood Liaisons come from? The idea of Neighborhood Liaisons is new (2002), but is really the culmination of many years of community-minded efforts by Falcon Heights' citizens. 1. Early 1990's -- The Neighborhood Watch program was initiated by a dedicated citizen volunteer. Falcon Heights was the first city in Minnesota where every block in the city had a Neighborhood Watch volunteer! 2. 1995 -- The city council began a group called Keeping Connected to brainstorm and implement ways to keep citizens and neighbors connected, in addition to fighting crime. 3. 1997 -- Keeping Connected sponsored an Intergenerational Dialogue to develop recommendations for improving the quality of life for all ages of Falcon Heights' residents. Fifty- one residents ranging in age from 11 to 81, suggested (among hundreds of other ideas) ·: • Have kids organize welcome parties for other kids. • Encourage informal block "lemonade on the front lawn", BBQ, or potlucks. • Encourage individual initiatives such as sharing meals, block caretakers, and phone contact to check on the welfare of the young and elderly. • Expand opportunities to match volunteer mentors with children and teens. 4. 1999 -- In response to concerns over the Year 2000 Computer Problem, the city sponsored an Emergency Preparedness meeting, where 36 participants (ages 11-82) developed recommendations for neighborhoods to keep them sustained in any type of emergency . Their long list of suggestions for each generation included *: • Develop neighborhood "maps" which include names of residents, equipment owned and special needs. • Encourage people to exchange names and numbers of family members at the annual neighborhood meetings. • Organize "Citizen Emergency Response Teams" in each neighborhood. 5. 2001-- In response to concerns over the September 11 terrorist attacks, the city council sponsored a homeland security Intergenerational Dialogue, which brainstormed ideas for citizens to feel as prepared as possible for disastrous situations in their own neighborhoods. Among the many *, • Get to know the "normal routine" in your neighborhood so that you can observe and report unusual occurrences. • Make a neighborhood phone tree with home, work and emergency phone numbers. 6. At the same time, the city council initiated a Neighborhood Security Task Force to develop materials for use by block leaders. 7. This group has been formalized into a permanent Neighborhood Commission, which will oversee the training and recruitment of Neighborhood Liaisons. • See the Liaison Library at City Hall for a complete list. FHNL Handbook 5 Rev 05/03 What is the Neighborhood Commission? The commission shall serve as the city's liaison with the neighborhoods, and shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding neighborhood emergency preparedness. Emphasis shall be placed on the following activities: • Recruit and retain neighborhood liaisons • Update and distribute a neighborhood liaison handbook • Plan a minimum of two yearly events for neighborhood liaisons, one for information sharing (with each other, the city, police and fire officials), and another for training them on a new topic or method of preparedness • Communicate changes to the city residents regarding updates to the city's security plans or emergency preparedness programs • Provide suggestions on how to best communicate with the residents to keep our neighborhoods connected • Work with blocks to hold neighborhood meetings/parties • Attend regularly scheduled commission meetings. • Record resolutions, recommendations and findings. • Report progress to the city council. • Attend Neighborhood Liaison training sessions. FHNL Handbook 6 Rev 05/03 What is a Neighborhood Liaison? A Neighborhood liaison may coordinate different community-building roles for his or her neighborhood. The roles are easily overlapped and sub-divided and can be carried out by a number of different people including youth. The purpose of naming roles individually is that different interests can be taken into account and neighborhoods can look for someone to cover each area. • Information Liaison Update block's information (phone lists, resource people and equipment) that your neighbors voluntarily provide. Keep the block map current, with names, addresses and phone numbers of people on the block and get it out to neighbors each year. Distribute information about each household to each resident. Welcome new neighbors and give them the information about the neighborhood . • Social Organizer Liaison Coordinate activities for your block, such as block parties, potlucks, and National Night Out get-togethers. Coordinate activities like an ice cream social, a block book club or a kid's parade on a holiday. • Communications Liaison Coordinate communication within and between blocks, ranging from general information to specific emergencies. Get volunteers for a phone tree, or write a chatty newsletter with local school programs or short biographies included. Be the liaison to police, fire, and public works departments. • Buddy Check Liaison Assist neighbors who have special needs. Coordinate folks to check on elderly, shut-in, or disabled neighbors. • First Aid/Medical Liaison Provide first aid or other assistance in an emergency. May attend or assist with training on various topics such as: CPR, first aid, child safety, safety tips for babysitters, Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT). • Crime Prevention Liaison Pass on information provided by the police department to neighbors when crimes occur. Attend or assist with training on various topics such as: gangs, fraud and con games, gun safety or vandalism prevention. A Neighborhood liaison has several roles and responsibil ities: • Welcome new residents • Actively participate in training opportunities sponsored by Neighborhood Commission (i.e. emergency preparedness, crime prevention, first aid) • Promote neighborhood meetings and/or block parties. • Use this Neighborhood Liaison Handbook as a guide. Submit handbook suggestions and improvements to the Neighborhood Commission. • Keep neighborhood data current. • Distribute collected data only with neighbors. • Report suspicious activity. Neighborhood Liaison Code of Ethics: • Respect your neighbors. • Maintain a positive attitude and image. • Maintain local privacy of collected data. FHNL Handbook 7 Rev 05/03 Falcon Heights City Map - 2002 FHNL Handbook 8 Rev 05/03 A Short History of Neighborhood-Building in Falcon Heights: 1990-2011 1993-The Neighborhood Watch program was initiated by a dedicated citizen volunteer, Judy Sabean. Falcon Heights was the first city in MN where every block in the city had a Neighborhood Watch volunteer! Roseville PD. Good publicity at the time. 1995-The City Council began a group, called Keeping Connected, to brainstorm and implement ways to keep citizens and neighbors connected, in addition to fighting crime. 1997-Keeping Connected sponsored an Intergenerational Dialogue to develop recommendations for improving the quality of life for all ages of FH residents. Fifty-one residents, ranging in age from 11 to 81 suggested: • Have kids organize welcome parties for other kids. • Encourage informal block "lemonade on the front lawn," BBQ, or potlucks. • Encourage individual initiatives such as sharing meals, block caretakers, and phone contact to check on the welfare of the young and elderly. • Expand opportunities to match volunteer mentor with children and teens. • Remainder on pink handout. 1999 In response to concerns over the Year 2000 Computer Problem, (Y2K Task Force) the city sponsored an Emergency Preparedness meeting, where 36 participants (11-82) developed recommendations for neighborhoods to keep them sustained in any type of emergency. Their long list of suggest ions for each generation included: • Develop neighborhood "maps" which include names of residents, equipment owned and special needs. • Encourage people to exchange names and numbers of family members at the annual neighborhood meetings. • Organize "Community Emergency Response Teams" in each neighborhood. 2001 In response to concerns over the September 11terrorist attacks, the city council sponsored a Homeland Security Meeting, which brainstormed ideas for citizens to feel as prepared as possible for disastrous situations in their own neighborhoods. Among the many: • Get to know the "normal routine" in your neighborhood so that you can observe and report unusual occurrences. • Make a neighborhood phone tree with home, work, and emergency phone numbers. 2001 Concurrently, the City Council initiated a Neighborhood Security Task Force to address the issues of neighborhood security and emergency preparedness. That morphed into a Neighborhood Security Commission, created to act upon the task force recommendations. The "theme of issues raised by the task force was that the city should expand the role of the block captain(s) outside of the NW program to further strengthen our neighborhoods." 2002 This group was formalized by the Falcon Heights City Council into a permanent Neighborhood Commission, which oversees the training and recruitment of Neighborhood Liaisons, etc. 2003 Grant proposed and accepted by MN HSEM and FEMA for an initial CERT class (Two full classes graduated in 2003.) Neighborhood Commission oversees both the Neighborhood Liaison and CERT programs. This group began to function as the Falcon Heights Citizen Corps Council,for purposes of NW and CERT grants. Emergency Management Classes 2002 Red Cross, First Aid Fast CERT Classes, by graduation date 2003, August 2003, December 2004, May 2005, July Continuing Ed, CERT 2003 Winter Survival and Power Outage Issues 2003 Adult CPR 2004 MIMS 2004 CERT Team Organization Refresher 2004 CERT Terrorism Refresher 2004 CERT Communications/Radio Training 2005, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11MN VOAD Conference 2005 AERO, HAMS class (X2) 2006 Pandemic Flu Preparations 2006 Evacuation and Shelter-In-P lace 2006 Katrina Presentation-Gretel 2007 MERET Preparedness Training 2007, April 2011,January 2012, April 2007 Winter Readiness 2008 BART Basic Animal Rescue Training 2009 RC/Red Cross Shelter Management 2009 Medical Operations Refresher 2009 CERT Dessert 2009 Pandemic Flu Class 2009 CERT and Public Health 2010 Keeping food Safe during an Emergency 2010 Metro Skywarn 2010 Traffic Control 2011 RC/Psychological First Aid Call-Outs, CERT, non-emergency 2004 Flu Hotline (MOH) 2008 Hugo tornado (City of Hugo) 2008 RNC Security positions (HSEM) 2009 Flood Fight (HSEM) 2009 Flu/Flumist clinics (St. Paul and Ramsey County DPH) Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Opportunities 2003 Victims for Monticello Power Plant 2004 Demonstration CERTs for Governor's Conference on Emergency Prep at Regions 2004 Victims for Prairie Island Power Plant 2004 State Fair CC,National Weather Service Booth,Fire Prevention FH Exercises 2004 Full Tabletop 2004 Full Scenario & After Action Meeting 2006 Communications among CERTs 2006 Ramsey County PEZ Operation 2007 Full Scenario 2006 Treasures of FH City Tour 2006 Ramsey County PEZ Operation 2006 Monticello Exercise 2009 Moulage Training at CERT Final Exercise 2009 Trial-Run Flu-RC Operation Big Shot with MRC 2008 Blizzard Tabletop 2010 Tabletop Exercise 2011 Tabletop Exercise - EPRG Council,Staff, FD, PD, CERT Metro CERT Group Begins, continues 2010 December Citizen Corps Conference 2004, 2006, then "host" 2007, 2008 MN VOAD Meetings Yearly,2006 -2015. Dan and I taught CERT Supplemental Leadership Tools at the 2015 session. Emergency Management, FEMA CERT Supplemental Unit -Animal Control Future CERT Topics/Concerns CERT Identification, Background checks, Incomplete Classes, Communication (radios, etc.), How to implement emergency call-outs (Phone tree, etc.) Work with other Metro teams liaison Program - there's more 2003 Block Party workshop 2003 Personal Safety 2003 Winter Preparation 2003 CPR 2005/6 Block Party Orientation/Information Night, Block Party Blast-Off 2005 Presentation by Jenna Washnieski MPH Study on FH "Emergency Preparedness Needs Survey'' 2005/6 Food Drive, using 12 liaison homes as drop sites 2005 Crime Watch meeting-in St. Anthony: ID Theft, Watch Your Car,Premise Surveys 2006 Citizen Corps Conference 2006 Pan Flu Preparations Class 2006 Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place 2006 "Treasures of Falcon Heights" City Tour 2006 Block Party Blast Off 2007 Crime Prevention Seminar and Liaison Recruitment Session-SE Apts CERT/Liaison Get-Togethers 2004 ID Training and Communication needs for 2004 2006 "Approaching Differences and Welcoming New People" 2007 "Pizza Appreciation and Program Updates" 2008 "Internet Safety Liaison Handbook/Crime" 2010 "Environment Commission" 2011 Neighborhood Resources-Presenter, Ramsey County PH, Wakanheza Project ·Liaison Training Ideas, directly from 2004 Annual Meeting minutes (18 people): • Problem solving in neighborhoods • Babysitting class for teens • Teen panel on what teens would like • Tabletop disaster from adults in neighborhood • Water contamination information • NSYFS program • Meal sharing and keeping connected • Social Service Fair-Poster session? • Volunteer mentors with children and • File for Life Information teens • Neighborhood newsletters • Grass clipping and leaves in Gutters- • Coffee Grounds-all ages coming Neighbors could get together and clean together the drains of leaves in the fall • Cable TV class on how to put a program • Rainwater gardens on TV (Cable access is free for the • Energy conservation asking) • Composting • ID fingerprinting at Ice Cream Social by • Caucus training police • Arts Fair (later suggest ion) • HAM Operator connecting • New resident event Falcon Heights Emergency Preparedness Intergenerational Dialogue On February 18, 1999, thirty-six people, ranging in age from 11to 82 and representing five generations, gathered at Falcon Heights City Hall for an intergenerational dialogue about emergency preparedness and response. This intergenerational dialogue was sponsored by the City of Falcon Heights Year 2000 Task Force and Keeping Connected Committee. In a circle of generations, participants were asked what particular experience or skill members of their age group might be able to provide in the event of a serious storm resulting in loss of electricity, phone service, and emergency vehicle access. Their suggestions included: G.I. Generation and Silent Generations (54 and over} • Ability to keep calm. Experience with providing aide to people during wars. Experience dealing with many disaster situations in their lifetime. • Willingness to reach out to neighbors. Own gas-powered chain saws for clearing tree limbs. • Knowledge of use of equipment. • Problem solving skills. • Have room in their homes to shelter those in need. • Military service experience. Baby Boom Generation • Organizational skills • Ability to coordinate efforts. • Information. • • Likely to have supplies. • Physical strength to clear trees. • Ability to assist elderly neighbors. 13th Generation and Millennials (age 34 and younger) • Have intuition and flexibility. • Physical strength and stamina. • High level of energy. • Physical mobility so can get to neighbors in need. • Are willing to take risks. The following recommendations resulted from their work in five small intergenerational discussion groups. Identify at least 2 ways we could communicate disaster preparedness information to members of all generations living or working in our community before any disaster occurs? • Communicate information through the neighborhood watch block captains. • Use multiple vehicles for distribution of preparedness information including: • o posters throughout the community o flyers distributed door-to-door o local newspapers o city newsletter o direct mail o local cable TV (ongoing notices and special programs) o newsletters from service organizations, i.e. Lion's o church newsletters o local school newsletters • Target information for older generations to radio and newspapers . • Target information for younger generations to the Internet and e-mail. • Use television as a communication vehicle for all generations. • Encourage people to participate in activities which enable them to get to know their neighbors. • Encourage people to exchange names and phone numbers of family members at the annual neighborhood meetings. • Do a neighborhood "survey" to determine who has special needs or resources, i.e. who can provide medical assistance in an emergency. • Encourage someone on each block, i.e. the neighborhood watch block captain to offer their home as the neighborhood gathering place in the event of a disaster. • Distribute a list of recommended items to keep on hand in case of storms or Y2K problems, i.e. flashlights, candles, radio, batteries. • Encourage people to include emergency preparedness ideas in informal discussions with their family members, neighbors, co-workers, friends, and others. • Periodically review the provisions of your homeowner's insurance policy and increase it to provide appropriate levels of coverage when needed. Identify at least 2 ways that your community could tap into the resources of members of each generation after an emergency or disaster occurs. • Promote the concept of checking on the welfare of the neighbor on each side of your home or apartment. • Encourage people to maintain a large enough supply of candles, flashlights, batteries, etc. to be able to share with a neighbor in need. • Ask neighborhood watch block captains to help identify problems and resources on their block. • Develop neighborhood "maps" which include names of residents, equipment owned, and special needs. • Organize volunteer "Emergency Response Teams" in each neighborhood. The city could arrange for training and stockpile of supplies for each team. • Provide megaphones for communication. • Organize intergenerational "work parties" to provide babysitting for small children, companionship for homebound disabled individuals, and canvassing the neighborhood after a disaster. • Assign some people to temporary neighborhood child care so children will be safe while adults are working on emergency response. • FALCON HEIGHTS INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE MAY 31, 1997 Fifty-two people, ranging in age from 11to 81, shared their ideas, insights, experiences, and perspectives at this Intergenerational Dialogue. The following is a summary of the very creative recommendations they developed for improving the quality of life for all ages: How we can welcome new people of all ages into the neighborhood 1. Provide a "welcome package" to every new resident that would include: -list of neighbors names, addresses, and phone numbers -phone numbers for police, fire, city hall, city officials -schedule of city meetings and volunteer opportunities -list of local businesses with coupons for discounts or free items -list of schools, churches, and locations of parks 2. Suggest that neighborhood children organize a welcome party for other children. 3. Invite new neighbors to a neighborhood Open House. 4. Build on Neighborhood Watch concept and resources with neighborhood block parties at least twice a year. Include sports for kids and invite the city fire department to send a fire truck for children of all ages to explore. 5. Organize a neighborhood "Welcome Watch." 6. Support the Block Nurse Program for home visits to elderly neighbors. 7. Support individualized neighborhood structure (what works in one neighborhood may not work in another.) 8. Encourage individual initiatives such as: -sharing meals -"block caretakers" -maintain telephone contact to check on the welfare of the young and elderly 9. City council and staff could invite new residents to City Hall and /or city parks for a get acquainted opportunity 10. Encourage informal block "lemonade on the front lawn," barbeque, or potluck gatherings. 11. Hold an annual block party on the same day throughout the city. 12. Ask children and teens to plan at least one block party each year and include activities for every age 13. Send flowers, food, and welcome cards to newcomers in the neighborhood. 14. Have "welcomes" continue throughout the whole year. 15. Offer very specific kinds of help and identify times when you could help new neighbors. 16. Reinstate Welcome Wagon. How we can deal with conflict among neighbors 17. Create a city-wide "Conflict Resolution Committee" or "Peer Mediation Clusters" with trained volunteers available for facilitating discussion and mediating disagreements between neighbors. 18. Offer education for adults in how to resolve conflict (Many of our children are learning this in elementary and secondary schools but adults do not have this resource.) 19. Organize a "Conflict Resolution Committee" in each neighborhood. 20. Encourage people to socialize with their neighbors to establish trust and communication before any problems arise. 21. Revisit the "Town Hall" process. 22. Encourage the neighbors who are in conflict to come together in a neutral setting, i.e. dinner or block party. 23. Utilize coffee shops for indoor socializing. Have a "concern box" for each neighborhood in which written problems could be put and circulated. 25. Request that the city provide a "discussion sheet" for people to use in the conflict resolution process. 26. Let neighbors know that you care about their opinions of your behavior. How we can increase interaction among different generations in our community 27. Organize community gardens, composting, and recycling sites. 28. Promote talent sharing among families in a neighborhood. 29. Promote volunteer activities in the community, schools, and churches. 30. Organize neighborhood progressive dinners. 31. Hold intergenerational block parties. 32. Maintain a local "volunteer bank" for services. 33. Better utilize our park facilities. -For periodic "town hall" events -For family picnics 34. Organize scavenger hunt concept for meeting neighbors. 35. Utilize the facilities at 1666 Coffman. 36. Sponsor an intergenerational bowling event 37. Organize cross-generational: -book reading -video watching and discussion -computer and Internet training -other skill and interest groups 38. Expand opportunities to match volunteer mentors with children and teens. 39. Continue the concept and planning activities of the Falcon Heights Keeping Connected Committee. 40. Encourage garage sales as a way for people to get to know and work with their neighbors. 41. Conduct an Intergenerational Dialogue every year. 42. Distribute flyers for children about neighborhood and park events. 43. Encourage young people to advertise types of unskilled work they are willing to do gain experience, skill, and earn money. Encourage adults to hire young people and be more flexible in quality standards to enable youth to have time to learn without getting discouraged. 44. Encourage people to ask their neighbors for help and to lend and borrow tools and food items as an excuse to interact. 45. Be active in intergenerational organizations, i.e. scouting and school projects. 46. Recognize and show appreciation to those who are willing to be the informal "block mom." 47. Conduct educational forums about how to communicate with people in other generations. 48. Include all generations during play. Program Agency Request Award % Awarded 07/01/07 CERT Class/Exercise Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 3,395.00 $ 3,395.00 100.0% 05/01/08 CERT Refresher Courses Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 2,472.00 $ 1,564.66 63.3% 11/01/08 Human Rights Commission Capacity Building State Dept. of Human Rights $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 100.0% 09/09/09 CERT Class/Exercise Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 5,990.00 $ 5,990.00 100.0% 02/10/10 CERT Class/Exercise Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 1,470.00 $ 1,470.00 100.0% 08/01/10 CERT Class/Exercise Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 5,356.00 $ 4,956.00 92.5% 09/10/10 Human Rights Commission Cultural Event State Dept. of Human Rights $ 795.00 $ 470 .00 59.1% 06/01/11 CERT Class/Exercise Homeland Security and Emergency Management $ 4,935.00 $ 4,935.00 100.0% Total $ 25,913.00 $ 24,280.66 I will noodle on the neighborhood watch workshops for a bit. Hopefully I can get something to you soon. My immediate thinking is that people may want to get some • helpful hints on how to first approach neighbors and talk to them; • how to approach people with different cultural /ethnic backgrounds; • how to organize a door-knock to gather information; • how to look for suspicious activity, and how to report it; • Search lnstitute1s assets for kids (particularly the piece on external assets that can be developed on a block/ neighborhood level... know kid’s names, non-parental adult kids can go to, etc.); • sustaining a neighborhood watch over time; • how to deal with disputes/conflicts/bullying on the block/neighborhood level, working with seniors or those with disabilities as “window watchers 1 • how to organize neighborhood clean ups and patrols (and why they are important); • block parents/safe houses; • what neighborhood watch volunteers should not do (e.g. Not vigilantes); • resources (www.ncpc.org,etc). Robert Thompson ; Falcon Heights Neighborhood Commission Goals and Success Measures MISSION The commission shall serve as the city's liaison with the neighborhoods, and shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding neighborhood emergency preparedness. Emphasis shall be placed on the following activities: • Recruit and retain neighborhood liaisons • Update and distribute a neighborhood liaison handbook • Plan a minimum of two yearly events for neighborhood liaisons, one for information sharing (with each other, the city, police and fire officials), and another for training them on a new topic or method of preparedness • Communicate changes to the city residents regarding updates to the city's security plans or emergency preparedness programs • Provide suggestions on how to best communicate with the residents to keep our neighborhoods connected • Work with blocks to hold neighborhood meetings/parties • Attend regularly scheduled commission meetings. • Record resolutions, recommendations and findings. • Report progress to the city council. • Attend Neighborhood Liaison training sessions. LIAISONS: GOAL 1: Identify [5-30] liaisons in each quadrant of the City, while maintaining current levels City-wide. A liaison represents a known contact with which we can exchange information about city issues and neighborhood concerns. These exchanges may lead to positive action resulting in block parties, block watches, increased neighborhood relations, better responsiveness to emergencies. Appropriate number of liaisons in each quadrant will be in relative proportion to population of quadrants. GOAL 2: Encourage participation of employers, schools, churches, apartment buildings, and ham radio operators in liaison program. The Commission should make special efforts to strengthen liaison development based upon analysis of needs and demographic makeup of quadrants. Outreach to target audiences such as schools, apartments, ham operators, etc. will draw on special skills of target groups and strengthen ability to respond to needs of most or all community residents and stakeholders. GOAL 3: Provide at least two liaison training events in 2006 for liaisons and other residents. A training will be a formal event of the Neighborhood Commission focused on increasing awareness of Neighborhood Commission Goals and improving skills. The increased awareness may lead to improved exchanges over the year with liaisons. GOAL 4: Maintain or increase attendance at Block Parties and other neighborhood events. The Neighborhood Commission will promote, provide resources for, monitor, and document Block Parties to assure interest and participation in, and reporting of block parties. The Commission may seek to start Block Parties on blocks where there has been no activity in recent years. GOAL 5: Establish regular communications with neighborhood liaisons consistent with the mission and goals of the neighborhood commission. The Neighborhood Commission will maintain communications with residents and other stake-holders through email lists or listservs, online web log, flyers, City newsletter, and neighborhood events (such as Ice Cream Social) GOAL 6: Increase visibility and awareness of Neighborhood Commission and neighborhood liaisons. The Neighborhood Commission will work with liaisons to promote Liaisons at neighborhood and City events. GOAL 7: Seek resources to support liaison program. The Neighborhood Commission will seek funding and other resources to provide adequate support for liaison training. CERTs: GOAL 1: Develop and maintain /3 to 20] trained CERTs in each quadrant of the City, while maintaining current levels City-wide. A CERT represents an individual who has been certified as having completed the Falcon Heights Community Emergency Response Team [CERT] program. Achieving this level of CERTs will improve the City's capacity to respond quickly to catastrophic events. Appropriate number of CERTs in each quadrant will be in relative proportion to population of quadrants. GOAL 2: Encourage participation of employers, schools, churches, apartment buildings, and ham radio operators in CERT program. The Neighborhood Commission should make special efforts to strengthen CERT development based upon analysis of needs and demographic makeup of quadrants. Outreach to target audiences such as schools, apartments, ham operators, etc. will draw on special skills of target groups and strengthen ability to respond to needs of most or all community residents and stakeholders. GOAL 3: Provide one CERT Training event in 2006. The Neighborhood Commission will continue to recruit additional participants for basic 8-week CERT training series for new CERTs in 2006, as needed to help achieve Commission goals l and 2 above. GOAL 4: Reconnect and retrain CERTs on a regular basis. CERTs have requested additional training and networking opportunities. These will strengthen CERT teams and improve responsiveness and cohesiveness of teams in case of emergency. GOAL 5: Develop tools to assess and improve the effectiveness o/ CERT teams. The Neighborhood Commission will work with trainers to solicit input from CERTs on what support and resources they need to improve effectiveness in responding to emergencies, and will engage CERTs in forming teams to develop and utilize success tools. Engaging CERTs in this process will create more cohesive teams, strengthen ability to respond, and improve communication among CERTs. Teams should be organized along models in training (CFLOP). GOAL 6: Establish regular communications with CERTs consistent with the mission and goals of the neighborhood commission. The Neighborhood Commission will maintain communications with residents and other stake-holders through email lists or listservs, online web log, flyers, City newsletter, and neighborhood events (such as lee Cream Social) GOAL 7: Increase visibility and awareness o/ CERT program and recognize volunteers. The Neighborhood Commission will work with CERTs to promote CERTs at neighborhood and City events. This promotion will help involve CERTs, build connections between CERTs and community, and help recruit new CERTs. GOAL 8: Seek resources to support CERT program. The Neighborhood Commission will seek funding and other resources to provide adequate support for CERTS. COLLABORATIONS: GOAL 1: Provide input and comment on City Comprehensive Plan. The Neighborhood Commission will reach out to the Liaison list, CERTs and others to gather input for, inform, and promote participation in the City Planning Process. GOAL 2: Work with other Commissions on an as-needed basis. The Neighborhood Commission will collaborate with other Commissions as needed to help accomplish its Mission and Goals, or when called upon to help achieve the Mission and Goals of other Falcon Heights Commissions. FALCON HEIGHTS INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE MAY 31, 1997 Fifty-two people, ranging in age from 11 to 81, shared their ideas, insights, experiences, and perspectives at this Intergenerational Dialogue. The following is a summary of the very creative recommendations they developed for improving the quality of life for all ages: How we can welcome new people of all ages into the neighborhood 1. Provide a "welcome package" to every new resident that would include: -list of neighbor’s names, addresses, and phone numbers -phone numbers for police, fire, city hall, city officials -schedule of city meetings and volunteer opportunities -list of local businesses with coupons for discounts or free items -list of schools, churches, and locations of parks 2. Suggest that neighborhood children organize a welcome party for other children. 3. Invite new neighbors to a neighborhood Open House. 4. Build on Neighborhood Watch concept and resources with neighborhood block parties at least twice a year. Include sports for kids and invite the city fire department to send a fire truck for children of all ages to explore. 5. Organize a neighborhood "Welcome Watch." 6. Support the Block Nurse Program for home visits to elderly neighbors. 7. Support individualized neighborhood structure (what works in one neighborhood may not work in another.) 8. Encourage individual initiatives such as: -sharing meals -"block caretakers" -maintain telephone contact to check on the welfare of the young and elderly 9. City council and staff could invite new residents to City Hall and /or city parks for a get acquainted opportunity 10. Encourage informal block "lemonade on the front lawn," barbeque, or potluck gatherings. 11. Hold an annual block party on the same day throughout the city. 12. Ask children and teens to plan at least one block party each year and include activities for every age 13. Send flowers, food, and welcome cards to newcomers in the neighborhood. 14. Have "welcomes" continue throughout the whole year. 15. Offer very specific kinds of help and identify times when you could help new neighbors. 16. Reinstate Welcome Wagon. How we can deal with conflict among neighbors 17. Create a city-wide "Conflict Resolution Committee" or "Peer Mediation Clusters" with trained volunteers available for facilitating discussion and mediating disagreements between neighbors. 18. Offer education for adults in how to resolve conflict (Many of our children are learning this in elementary and secondary schools but adults do not have this resource.) 19. Organize a "Conflict Resolution Committee" in each neighborhood. 20. Encourage people to socialize with their neighbors to establish trust and communication before any problems arise. 21. Revisit the "Town Hall" process. 22. Encourage the neighbors who are in conflict to come together in a neutral setting, i.e. dinner or block party. 23. Utilize coffee shops for indoor socializing. Have a "concern box" for each neighborhood in which written problems could be put and circulated. 25. Request that the city provide a "discussion sheet" for people to use in the conflict resolution process. 26. Let neighbors know that you care about their opinions of your behavior. How we can increase interaction among different generations in our community 27. Organize community gardens, composting, and recycling sites. 28. Promote talent sharing among families in a neighborhood. 29. Promote volunteer activities in the community, schools, and churches. 30. Organize neighborhood progressive dinners. 31. Hold intergenerational block parties. 32. Maintain a local "volunteer bank" for services. 33. Better utilize our park facilities. -For periodic "town hall" events -For family picnics 34. Organize scavenger hunt concept for meeting neighbors. 35. Utilize the facilities at 1666 Coffman. 36. Sponsor an intergenerational bowling event 37. Organize cross-generational: -book reading -video watching and discussion -computer and Internet training -other skill and interest groups 38. Expand opportunities to match volunteer mentors with children and teens. 39. Continue the concept and planning activities of the Falcon Heights Keeping Connected Committee. 40. Encourage garage sales as a way for people to get to know and work with their neighbors. 41. Conduct an Intergenerational Dialogue every year. 42. Distribute flyers for children about neighborhood and park events . 43. Encourage young people to advertise types of unskilled work they are willing to do gain experience, skill, and earn money. Encourage adults to hire young people and be more flexible in quality standards to enable youth to have time to learn without getting discouraged. 44. Encourage people to ask their neighbors for help and to lend and borrow tools and food items as an excuse to interact. 45. Be active in intergenerational organizations, i.e. scouting and school projects. 46. Recognize and show appreciation to those who are willing to be the informal "block mom." 47. Conduct educational forums about how to communicate with people in other generations. 48. Include all generations during play. ITEM FOR DISCUSSION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Communication Opportunities for C.E.C. Description At the February 2018 Community Engagement Commission meeting, commissioners made clear maintaining open channels for communication is a priority. Further, at the March 2018 meeting, Commissioners formed a letter to the City Council highlighting priorities from the Falcon Heights Task Force on Policing and inclusion. As communication can mean many things, this item for discussion provide three opportunities: -Participate in MN Department of Human Rights – 2018 Summit -Opportunities for the C.E.C. to promote participation in the Comp Plan -Information on opportunities to update the city website Budget Impact The 2018 HRC Summit has a cost of $25 per attendee. The city is willing to send multiple representatives. The CEC can promote Comp Plan participation through normal efforts and staff time. Costs will vary depending on desires expressed the by CEC Attachment(s) 2018 HRC Info Comp Plan Info Website Improvement Info Action(s) Requested Staff requests the Commission makes recommendation on the three opportunities provided for next steps regarding communication. Meeting Date June 18, 2018 Agenda Item C3 Attachment HRC Summit Info, Comp Plan Info, Website Info Submitted By Amanda Lor Administrative Coordinator WhenTuesday, June 26, 2018 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Central Time WhereSt. Paul, Minnesota Websitesmn.gov/mdhr The Minnesota Department of Human Rights will host a Human Rights Commission Summit in June 2018. The Summit will feature officials and advocates from around Minnesota who work for equality and justice through human rights education. The event will be held on June 26 in Saint Paul, MN from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event costs $25 and includes a lunch. The June Summit will feature: Networking opportunities with other human rights commissions Information on local and regional partnership opportunities Discussion on current and emerging topics in human rights Education / outreach methods and more Program details and additional information will be available soon. To request an ADA accommodation, please contact Communications Specialist Kayla Lavelle at 651.539.1169 or kayla.lavelle@state.mn.us at least four business days in advance. Details 2018 Human Rights Commission Summit In City Departments: City Licensing Public Works Permits and Inspections Zoning, Planning andCommunity Development Zoning Look-Up City of Falcon Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Regulations for Homes City of Falcon Heights Mapping Signs in Residential Zones Forester Printer-friendly Version City of Falcon Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan City of Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan - All cities in the metropolitan area are required by the MetropolitanPlanning Act to create a new comprehensive land use plan in 2018. The Falcon Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan is in development with broadinput from the community and will be reviewed by adjacent cities, approved by the Planning Commission, the City Council and theMetropolitan Council, and will be formally adopted in 2019. For complete background information and news about the process ofimplementing the plan, click here. May 2018 On May 29th the Planning Commission recommended to City Council thatthe draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan be distributed to the adjacent communities for a 6 month review. While adjacent communities reviewour draft and submit comments the City of Falcon Heights will continue the iterative process of additional engagement with the community andrevise the plan to reflect outcomes. April 2018 During the April 23rd meeting of the Planning Commission theCommission requested staff and the city consultant to develop a plan fora mixed use corridor along Larpenteur Avenue from Arona Street toCleveland Avenue. The existing land use map can be found here. The proposed draft land use map can be found here. Current Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan 2040_FALCON_HEIGHTS_COMPREHENSIVE_PLAN_DRAFT.pdf 2040 Proposed_Future_Land_Use.pdf Draft Transportation Plan Falcon Heights.pdf Sanitary and Surface Water Combined.pdf Comprehensive PlanTopics What is theComprehensive Plan? Just give me the plan ina nutshell. The shortversion, please! What was the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan? What is next? Falcon Heights 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Timeline Planning CommissionPublic Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 29th Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City of Falcon Heights Council Chambers Action: Make recommendation to City Council City Council Review Date: Wednesday, June 13th Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: City of Falcon Heights Council Chambers Action: Authorize adjacent community review and submission to Met Council Adjacent Community Review and Submission to Met Council Continue Work on Section ofthe Plan June 2018 - December 2018 Search Home News City Government ▼Community & Visitor Information ▼Resources for Residents ▼ Events Calendar ► City Departments ► City Code ► Public Safety ► Parks & Recreation ► Recycling and Trash ► Task Force and Workgroup ► Contact Us ► Site Map Privacy Policy Quality Assurance See Your Content More Clearly A comprehensive content inventory shows you every page, link, media file, and more. 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Item General Committee Updates – Training Opportunities Description For the past several weeks, Council Member Gustafson has been meeting with the City Administrator – Sack Thongvanh, and Council Member Melanie Leehy to further discuss opportunities regarding (but limited to) training opportunities for elected officials, commissioners, and staff. The committee has hosted these conversations at regular council meetings as well. Council Member Gustafson will be able to share on this progress as many of these topics were included in the letter the C.E.C. sent to council in March. Budget Impact NA Attachment(s) NA Action(s) Requested Staff requests Council Member Gustafson updates the commission regarding training opportunities. Meeting Date June 18, 2018 Agenda Item C4 Attachment NA Submitted By Staff ITEM FOR DISCUSSION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Task Force Recommendations Description Members of the Community Engagement Commission have requested a ‘list’ of things the city is currently doing in response to the Falcon Heights Task Force on Policing and Inclusion. It has been expressed staff the city does not always communicate its successes clearly, and the C.E.C. would like an update to better understand ongoing accomplishments per the recommendations. Budget Impact NA Attachment(s) NA (Attachment will be available the day of the meeting online) Action(s) Requested Staff will provide an updated list of accomplishments per the Task Force Recommendations for the consideration of the C.E.C. Meeting Date June 18, 2018 Agenda Item C5 Attachment NA (Attachment will be available the day of the meeting online) Submitted By Amanda Lor