HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity_Council_Packet_6-26-19CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
June 26, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY____ HARRIS____
MIAZGA ___ GUSTAFSON___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____
C. PRESENTATION
1. MSA Presentation
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. June 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 6/20/19 $145,200.61
Payroll through: 6/15/19 $20,896.37
2. Public Works Dump Truck Purchase
3. Adopting Fee for Chicken Permits
4. City Administrator Step Adjustment
5. Resignation of Mohamed Farook Meah from the Environment Commission
6. Proclamation - Restoration and Unity Days
G: POLICY ITEMS:
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
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MS4 Permit
Annual Report Required
for the 2018 Permit
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Overview
Federal Clean Water Act:
Amended in 1987
A two-phase program
Phase I: Regulated large construction sites and
major metropolitan areas
Phase II: Program broadened to include smaller
construction sites and many more municipalities
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Overview
Overseen by the EPA and MPCA
Regulated parties must develop storm
water pollution prevention programs
The permit holder is required to submit a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
(SWPPP) that incorporates best
management practices (BMPs)
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What is MS4?
A conveyance of system of conveyances
(catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man
made channels)
Designed or used for collecting or
conveying storm water
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Mandatory MS4’s
MS4’s in urbanized areas are required to
obtain a storm water permit
Falcon Heights is considered an urbanized
MS4 area
The U of M and State Fair are permitted
separately
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MS4 Permit Requirement
This program consists of six minimum
Control Measures.
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Falcon Heights BMPs for each
Control Measure Include:
Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement and Participation
Illicit Discharge, Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Runoff Control
Post-construction Runoff Control
Pollution Prevention and Good
Housekeeping
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Progress to Date
Newsletters and flyers to residents
Developed a storm sewer map
Implemented the construction site runoff
control measures
Enforced the construction site runoff on
the SE Corner
Inspected 100% of outfalls
Implemented de-icing material controls
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Progress to Date
Implemented storm drain system cleaning
and rehabilitation of catch basin
Reconstructed the Curtiss Field Pond
Implemented vehicle maintenance program
Purchased a street sweeper with the City of
Little Canada, bought out Little Canada in
December of 2016. more often street
sweeping.
Straight salt for road melt
Storm sewer system cleaning program
Added additional underground storage
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2019 Goals
Continue a utility billing
Continue educational flyers and newsletter
Continue to sweep streets more often
Rehab/Repair all catch basins related to
each street project
Continue to monitor Underground
containment structure put into place at
Curtiss Field Park.
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Questions?
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
June 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant ___ LEEHY__X__ HARRIS_X___
MIAZGA _X__ GUSTAFSON_X__
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH_X___
C. PRESENTATION
1. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Requests:
A. Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
B. Body Cameras and Squad Cameras
C. Ballistic Shields
Jeff Ramacher, Undersheriff (Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)
In the last several years, the Sheriff’s Office has been planning to implement new body cameras
for the year 2020. Sheriff Bob Fletcher is the new Sheriff for Ramsey County, and one of his
major initiatives was to fast track the implementation of body cameras within the
department. On July 9th, Sheriff Fletcher will present at the county board for final approval for
our body camera project. It is a $1.4 million request for the entire sheriff’s department and is a
combination from the seven contract cities to fund ongoing support. It includes the license fees,
data usage, and body cameras that will be implement in our public safety services division that
serves seven cities including Falcon Heights. We would like to ask Falcon Heights to fund
$14,653.99 to the sheriff’s department.
In addition, the sheriff’s department is required to hold public forums for comments, questions,
and concerns. We will hold four public forms, which will be in St. Paul (2), Vadnais Heights (1),
and Falcon Heights (1). The location in Falcon Heights will be at City Hall on Thursday, June
13, from 7pm-8pm. On July 9th, the county board will vote on this program and it will be the
last public forum where we will accept comments from the public.
The cost proposal for the Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) for Falcon Heights is
$5,724.16. The combined total of all the contract seven cities is $41,600.00. The current AEDs
are 15 years old, outdated or near end-of-life, and are not serviceable anymore. The fund will
help replace 20 AEDs. They are used often and are the first responders on the scene.
The last proposal is ballistic shields for protection. The total cost for the seven contract cities is
$24,550 and the cost for Falcon Heights is $3,591.67. It is for the officer’s safety as we are
encountering more calls where there is a potential threat with a weapon at schools, places of
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worship, and retail establishments. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office wants our deputies to
be properly equipped to facilitate a rapid response and neutralize any threat within the contract
cities should an incident occur.
Mayor Gustafson
It does not affect me; however, I am going to abstain just for the fact that I work for Ramsey
County.
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 3-0
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. May 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved 4-0
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 5/16/19 $189,659.39
Payroll through: 5/15/19 $17,448.28
2. Approval of City License(s)
3. Donations for 2019 Parks Program Fund
4. Proclamation – Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month
Mayor Gustafson
General Disbursements date should be 5/16/19 and 5/15/19 and not 1/16/19 and 1/15/19.
The city would like to thank Dick’s Sporting Goods for donating $250 to the parks program.
Council Member Miazga
I want to thank city staff for recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month. It is very
important to our city, residents, and guests to Falcon Heights. Everyone comes from a different
background, and we should accept one another.
Council Member Leehy
I thought we proclaimed June as Immigrant Heritage Month a few years ago. Is this one of the
ones that the city has to acknowledge publicly every year to make sure that it is spoken for?
City Administrator Thongvanh stated there are a number of proclamations that the city does
annually.
Mayor Gustafson Moved, Approved 4-0
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G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Consider Rezoning Property Located at 1667 Snelling Ave (Amber Union) from B-3 to
PUD
City Administrator Thongvanh
The property located at 1667 Snelling Ave N is a prominent piece of the Falcon Heights
community. The building was sold in April 2019 to Buhl GTA, LP and they are proposing to
redevelop the property into a mixed-use. It will have of 106 apartment units plus a small retail
space on the first floor of the annex building. It will also have 114 parking spaces.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 28 to consider the rezoning. Many of
the comments focused on the desire to have ample parking on site so that apartment residents
do not park on Hollywood Court. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
rezoning with two conditions: details for a security plan and consideration of not expanding the
eastern parking lot. While the eastern parking lot is shown with three rows of parking, two
islands near the building with landscaping will be included and will have trees planted in them.
Pete Deanovic, Buhl Investors
We want to make sure the building can contribute to the whole community. We will expand
the parking in front of the bus stop because it will be beneficial and transit oriented. In
addition, we are looking to bring outdoor grilling and play areas to enhance the greenspace.
The building will be a high intensity residential unit and we would like to bring a 1,500 square
feet coffee shop where community can gather and socialize. The building will have many
changes to make it more efficient and space for nice amenities.
In terms of affordable housing, workforce housing is different from Section 8 and market rating
housing. It will be a good option for families, graduate students, teachers, firefighters, and
police officers. Under the affordable housing, it will be income restricted in terms of household
sizes. The building will have 106 unites and 80% of the units are designed with 2 plus beds, and
35 new parking surface stalls. As we turned this into a housing unit along with a coffee shop,
we are anticipating tax base on the PUD parcel is $180,000 year in taxes. We want to create
something that will fit and honor the architectural character of it.
At the May 28, public hearing, we received much feedback from residents. We decided to add
three new trees in the parking lot, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure, solar panels and
security cameras.
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 4-0
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Miazga
• Environment Commission has been very busy. They are drafting a native plant
ordinance that will likely come to the workshop.
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• An environmental event is this Saturday, June 15 from 10am-noon at the front lawn of
Falcon Heights United Church of Christ. It is located on Garden Avenue and Holton
Street. It is a swap event and free.
Council Member Leehy
• Spring Together was well attended. I was pleased to see not only Falcon Heights
residents, but people from St. Paul and CTC. Always glad to have students and
residents from different cities participate in our activities.
• Park and Recreation Commission met on June 11. It was a great meeting, and we
brainstormed new ideas for city events and programming with the Park and Rec
Department.
• Tomorrow, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office will hold an event here at Falcon Heights
City Hall from 7pm-8pm. It will be about body cameras, and it is open to the public.
Council Member Harris
• Planning Commission met on May 28th, and it went well. We had a public hearing and
had about 9-15 people. The majority of people were from Hollywood Court, and they
addressed their concerns and asked many questions. Peter did a great job answering all
the questions and was well prepared.
Mayor Gustafson
• Community Engagement Commission meeting is Monday, June 17, 7pm at City Hall.
We are going to recap about Spring Together and discuss potential future events.
• Spring Together went very well. There were games, prize drawings, bounce house,
informational table, and delicious food. Ryan Carlson from Parks and Recreation
Commission brought the game Kubb, and it was very fun.
• Coffee with a Cop will be at 1550 Larpenteur Ave on June 20, from 4:30pm - 6pm in the
community room. All are welcome to come.
• Ice Cream Social and Hotdog with a Deputy is on Thursday, July 18, from 5pm - 7pm at
Community Park.
• National Night to Unite is on Tuesday, August 6. The registration is now open and the
deadline is July 19. If you want to request the fire department, city council, barricades,
and playkit, please register at the city website. If you want to request the police
department, you will have to register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTU2019
• The last two week, City Administrator Thongvanh, Council Member Leehy and I met
with the firefighters. Each individual provided their input regarding improvements,
communications, leadership, and expectations. The next step is to create a plan.
• Cultivating a Caring Community - “Healing and Understanding is July 6, from 6:30pm -
8pm. Unity Day is on July 7 from 6pm-8pm at City Hall greenspace and we will do a
BBQ like last year.
City Administrator Thongvanh
• Mayor Gustafson, Council Member Leehy and I have met with the Assistant Fire Chief
and four captain a number of times, but this time we wanted to meet with all the
firefighters. We wanted to engage and give them the opportunity to voice any concerns
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or ask questions. We want to make sure that this is a thoughtful process and want to
hear from them.
• Public Works has been inspecting the ground at Curtiss Field. It is slowly drying and
we hope we will not have any more rain. Once it is dry, they will install the basketball
court.
• The Community Park building has three leaks, and Public Works has been trying to fix
it. The city of Roseville has been very gracious in helping us out. In addition, the
bonding proposal that Council Member Miazga and I have been working on was
submitted today. We are requesting $1 million to restore the park building
• It is the summer and there are many different events happening around the city. Please
remember to contact the appropriate authorities if you have any issues or concerns with
parking during events.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT: 8:32 P.M.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item General Disbursements and Payroll
Description
General Disbursements through: 6/20/19 $145,200.61
Payroll through: 6/15/19 $20,896.37
Budget Impact The general disbursements and payroll are consistent with the budget.
Attachment(s) • General Disbursements and Payroll
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general
disbursements and payroll.
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F1
Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll
Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Approve Public Works Dump Truck Purchase
Description
The City of Falcon Heights purchased the first dump truck in 2009 from Ramsey
County. The current truck is a 1998 Sterling single axle with plow attachments for
under $15,000. Since the purchase of the dump truck, the City of Falcon Heights
has saved thousands of dollars in services that would have to have been contracted
out. One of the services has been the plowing. Since 2012, the city typically budgets
$30,000.00 for plowing each year with Ramsey County when we request their
assistance. Since the City Public Works staff took over all plowing operations, the
city only has the cost of salt, which is purchased from the county. The current
dump truck is 21 years old and has served the city well and saved thousands of
dollars over the years and is ready to be replaced.
Ramsey County is purchasing new trucks this year and have several for sale. The
City of Falcon Heights was the first to be contacted. The new dump truck is a 2010
Sterling single axle dump truck with plow attachments, salt spreader, and deicing
tanks for liquid brine. The 2019 capital improvement budget had a line item of
$170,000 for the purchase of a dump truck, but Ramsey County is offering the truck
for the price of $60,000.
Budget Impact $60,000 for purchase of dump truck from the Parks/Recreation/Public Facilities
Capital Improvements budget.
Attachment(s) • Information from Ramsey County about the dump truck
Action(s) Requested City Staff recommend approving the purchase of the dump truck from Ramsey
County.
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F2
Attachment Information from Ramsey County
Submitted By Tim Pittman, Public Works Director
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Adopting a fee for chicken permits
Description
The City Council adopted an Ordinance allowing the keeping of chickens in 2013. A
fee was never officially adopted into the Fee Schedule. The chicken permit fee
charged by staff has been $50.00 for both first time and subsequent permit
applications. First-time permits are issued for one year, while subsequent permits
are issued for two years (January 1 to December 31). Staff believe $50.00 is an
appropriate amount to charge for these permits.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) • Resolution 19-21 Adopting Fee for Chicken Permits
• Fee Schedule
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommend approving the resolution adopting the fee for chicken permits.
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F3
Attachment Resolution and Fee Schedule
Submitted By Justin Markon, Community
Development Coordinator
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 2019 Fee Schedule A. LICENSES
1. Business Licenses
Item Fee
Bus Benches (Courtesy) $ 50.00 per bench
Filling Stations
Less than 15 hours $ 100.00
15-20 hours $ 400.00
20 hours or more $ 500.00 General Business $ 50.00 Pool Halls $ 800.00 Precious Metal Dealer Investigation fee/general $1,500.00 Investigation fee/MN only $ 500.00 License fee $2,000.00 Restaurants Lunchroom $ 50.00 Less than 15 hours $ 100.00 15-20 hours $ 400.00 20 hours or more $ 500.00 Therapeutic Massage License
Investigation fee $ 350.00
License fee $ 100.00
2. Liquor Licenses
Item Fee
Bottle Club $ 300.00
Liquor, Off-Sale $ 310.00
Liquor, On-Sale $4,000.00
Liquor, Special Event $ 25.00
Liquor, Sunday $ 200.00
Malt Beverage, Off-Sale $ 150.00
Malt Beverage, On-Sale $ 500.00
Malt Beverage, On-Sale (with wine license) $ 1.00 Wine License $2,000.00 Temporary Liquor License $ 50.00 Background Checks (per license) $500.00 3. Other Licenses Item Fee Amusement machines (per machine) $ 30.00 Cigarette sales $ 250.00 Contractor licenses $ 35.00 Domestic Partner Registration $ 40.00 Amendment or Termination $ 20.00
Itinerant salespersons & solicitors
(for profit only) $ 25.00
(Charitable) Free
Pool tables (per table) $ 30.00
Refuse Haulers $ 100.00
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Rental License $ 50.00/per unit
Re-inspection (due to initial failure) $ 50.00/per unit
B. PERMITS
1. Building permit fees:
Total Valuation
$1.00 - $500.00 $25.00
$501.00 - $2,000.00 $25.00 for first $500, $3.25/each additional $100, to and
including $2000
$2,001.00 - $25,000 $73.75 for first $2000, $14.75/each additional $1000, to and including $25,000
$25,001.00 - $50,000 $413.00 for first $25,000, $10.75/each additional $1000, to and
including $50,000
$50,001.00 - $100,000.00 $681.75 for first $50,000, $7.50/each additional $1000, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 - $500,000.00 $1,056.75 for first $100,000, $6.00/each additional $1000, to and
including $500,000
$500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 $3,456.75 for first $500,000, $5.00/each additional $1,000, to and
including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,956.75 for first $1,000,000, $4.00/each additional $1,000
Other Inspections and Fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours $47.00 per hour1 (minimum charge – two
hours)
2. Re-inspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 305.8 $47.00 per hour1
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $47.00 per hour1 (minimum charge
– one-half hour)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $47.00 per
hour1 (minimum charge – one-half hour)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both actual costs2
1Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
2Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. *Building Permits are subject to the State Surcharge
2. Relocation of structure or building: $150.00
3. Demolition or removal of structure: $1.25/1,000 cubic ft; minimum $50.00
4. Mechanical permit fees
a. Residential Work
Base Fee $30.00
Gas Piping $10.00 $500 valuation or less (repair or installation) $ 6.00 Each additional $500 cost of repair or installation
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Gas or oil fired furnaces or boilers
$25.00 First 100,000 BTU input or less.
$ 5.00 Each additional 100,000 input or fraction thereof.
Warm air or hot water heating system
$30.00 First 100,000 BTU input for construction, installation,
alteration, or replacement of each warm air furnace duct work or
hot water system per unit.
$ 6.00 Each additional 100,000 BTU input or fraction thereof.
$20.00 First 100,000 BTU input per unit on unit heaters $ 5.00 Each additional 100,000 BTU input or fraction thereof.
Air conditioning $30.00 First 5 tons (60,000 BTU) of air conditioning per unit or of cooling for duct work for air conditioning. $ 6.00 Each ton (12,000 BTU) or fraction thereof over first 5 tons for duct work or air conditioning. Other Items $35.00 Wood burning furnace per unit $35.00 Swimming pool heater per unit $25.00 Air exchanger with duct work per unit
$25.00 Gas or oil space heater per unit
$25.00 Gas direct vent heater per unit
$25.00 Gas fireplace log or heater per unit
$25.00 Gas hot water heater for domestic hot water
b. Commercial Work
Gas piping, refrigeration, chilled water, pneumatic control, ventilation, exhaust, hot
water, steam, and warm air heating systems. This fee shall be $50 plus 1-1/4 percent (1.25%) of the total valuation of the work. Value of the
work must include the cost of installation, alteration, addition, and repairs, including fans,
hoods, HVAC units and heat transfer units, and all labor and materials necessary for
installation. In addition, it shall include all material and equipment supplied by other sources
when those materials are normally supplied by the contractor. 5. Plumbing Permit Fees.
$30.00 base fee plus $7.00 per fixture installed, $1.00 state surcharge
6. Right of Way Permit Fees
Item Fee
Registration fee $25.00
Hole $150.00
Trench $150.00 + $40.00 per 100 lineal feet or portion thereof
Boring $150.00 + $40.00 per 100 lineal feet or portion thereof
Obstruction $50.00 + $0.06 per lineal foot
Small Cell Wireless
Permit fee $100.00 Rent on City structure $150.00 per year Maintenance for colocation $25.00 per year Monthly electrical services Radio node less than 100 watts $73.00 per month Radio node over 100 watts $182.00 per month
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7. Sewer Connection or Repair $50.00
8. Water Connection
Meter Size Fee
3/4" $ 62.00
1" $ 115.00
1-1/2" $ 265.00
2" $ 470.00
3" $1,080.00
9. Street Opening Fee $25.00 (plus cost of permit) 10. Zoning Permit Item Fee Fence $40.00 Temporary Sign $30.00 Permanent Sign (each) $50.00 Residential driveway $40.00 Commercial driveway Subject to Building Permit Fees 11. Dumpster Permit $ 20.00 (30 days) $10.00 (14 days) (Dumpster permits can be renewed once) 12. Chicken Permit (first-time and subsequent applications) $50.00
C. PLANNING FEES* Item Fee
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $ 500.00
Conditional Use Permit $ 500.00
Design Review
(when required by code) $ 50.00
Lot Split (one lot into two) $ 500.00
Planned Unit Development $ 500.00
Rezoning/Zoning Amendment $ 500.00
Subdivision (>1 new lot) $ 500.00 + $ 100.00/lot created
Variance $ 500.00
*Fee plus actual cost billed by contractors or city consultant fees.
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D. FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Private use of public facilities is permitted on a space available basis. Reservations and damage deposits are required for private use of the following community facilities. Discounted rates are available for weekly
bookings: Park and Facility Rental Fees
* For park building rentals there is a $400 damage deposit (or as determined by the City Administrator) required that needs to be made in a separate form than the payment. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and inspection of the park building. * Nonprofit organizations must provide a copy of a Tax Exempt form (MN Dept. of Rev, IRS, W9 or MN Dept. of Taxation) * Key pick up is two days prior to scheduled event and can be picked up at City Hall Monday –Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, (Summer hours: 7:30am- 5:00pm Monday-Thursday, Friday 7:30am-noon Memorial Day- Labor Day) * Keys can be dropped off at the key box located on the city hall building (near the front doors ) or during City Hall office hours. * Park building rental permits will be issued when payment is received. Holding reservations without payment is not accepted. *If you plan on bringing any equipment (i.e. inflatable devices, dunk tanks etc.) into the park you must disclose this to a city employee
during the reservation process. The city may require documentation such as: a hold harmless agreement or certificate of insurance
naming the city has an additional insured.
Venue Amenities included
in rental
Half Day
9am-3pm
4pm-10pm
Full Day
9am-10pm
Community Park Building and Upper Picnic Area 2050 Roselawn Ave.
(corner of Roselawn and
Cleveland)
Park Building Full Kitchen (stove, oven, frig/freezer, sink, microwave) Tables and Chairs
Inside Bathrooms
2 BBQ Grills
9 Outdoor picnic tables
Parking lot (50) and off
street parking
Not Available
$150 plus Tax
East Picnic Area (near playground)
2 Picnic Tables
Trash receptacles
Portable bathroom
Parking lot (50) and off street parking
$20.00 + Tax
$35.00 + Tax
Lower Picnic Area (Southwest corner of park)
2 Picnic Tables
1 BBQ Grill Trash receptacles Portable bathroom Parking lot (50) and off
street parking
$20.00 + Tax
$35.00 + Tax
Curtiss Field Building and Picnic Shelter
1551 W. Iowa Ave.
Park building Inside Bathrooms Playground Basketball hoop and half
court
2 picnic tables
Portable bathroom
Parking lot (10) and off street parking
Not Available
-
Not Available
-
Rentals: Play Kit
Play kit variety of balls,
frisbees, and other play
equipment
$15.00 + Tax
Set up/Tear Down
$25.00
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City Hall Rental Fees
City Hall Capacity Rates (3 hours)
Hours must fall
within half/full
hours
Half Day 9am-3pm
4pm-10pm
Full Day 8am-10pm
Council Chambers Full Room (includes kitchen facility)
150 75- Seated
$115.00
$175.00
$250.00
Council Chambers Front Half
75
30 Seated
$50.00 $100.00
$150.00
Council Chambers
Back Half
75 30 Seated
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
Kitchen Facility
10
6 Seated
$25.00
$50.00
$50.00
Conference Room
8 maximum
$30.00
$60.00
$100.00
Set Up Fee Excludes governmental entities
$25.00
* For city hall rentals there is a $200 damage deposit required that needs to be made in a separate form than the payment. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and inspection of the park building. * Key pick up is two days prior to scheduled event and can be picked up at City Hall Monday –Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, (Summer hours: 7:30am- 5:00pm Monday-Thursday, Friday 7:30am-noon Memorial Day- Labor Day) * Keys can be dropped off at the key box located on the city hall building (near the front doors) or during City Hall office hours. * Building rental permits will be issued when payment is received. Holding reservations without payment is not accepted. * CITY HALL CANNOT BE RENTED FOR PRIVATE SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
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Field/Court/Rink Rental Fees
You may rent Community Park’s soccer field, tennis courts or basketball courts
and Curtiss Field’s ice rink (seasonal). Discounted rates are available for weekly bookings.
Renters Fee (3 hr. block time) Fee Seasonal 3 hr block time April-October Consecutive times in one week
Additional Hours
Resident $20+ tax - $10 + tax
Non Resident $30+ tax - $10 + tax
Youth Organizations ages 2-18 (must be open to serving residents of
Falcon Heights)
$20+ tax 2 day: $35 3 day: $50 4 days: $65 5 days or more: $80
$10 + tax
Adult Organizations $30+ tax 2 day: $40 3 day: $55 4 days: $70 5 days or more: $85
$10 + tax
Striping a soccer field At City Cost case by case basis
Fees apply only for games and practices. Tournaments or special events/services are subject to additional fees. Field rental permits will be issued when payment is received. Disclaimer: All short term rentals (1-5 times) entitle the customer to use of the field as is: anything additional
will be the customer’s responsibility (i.e. striping the field or providing bases.) Special request of
services will be dealt with on a case by case basis and may include extra fees. All requests should
be discussed with the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-792-7617.
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E. FACILITY USE BY PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
1. Public facilities are available for use on a reservation basis.
2. The following shall be allowed use of public facilities but set up/tear down fees apply:
a. Specifically listed local organizations:
• League of Women Voters
• Senior Citizen Groups (Falconeers, Roseville Area Seniors)
• Ramsey County League of Local Governments
• League of Minnesota Cities/Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
• Watershed management organizations
• Scouts, Brownie Troops, 4-H, Campfire
• Neighborhood Groups (e.g. Grove Association, Maple Knoll Courtyard Homeowner’s Association)
• 55 Alive Mature Driving Class
• Cable Commission
• Developers when presenting to neighbors
• Legislators for informational (non-campaign) meetings, except after the filing date and before the November election of a legislative election year unless requested by
a majority of the city council
• Northwest Youth and Family Service
• Lauderdale and Falcon Heights Lions Club
• Roseville Rotary Club
• Party Precinct caucuses, legislated district conventions and county conventions
under the requirements of MN State Statute 202A.192
• AARP Tax Services
• Hobby groups or clubs that meet the following criteria:
o Falcon Heights based (A minimum of 25% of on-going members or
participants are Falcon Heights residents).
o Non-profit
o Open membership
o Founded on a hobby
o Actively reaches out to include people of different ages, especially youth, to
encourage intergenerational exchanges of information
o Encourages a community service and/or benefit component
• Falcon Heights neighborhood or community groups whose activities are open to all and for the sole purpose of developing, fostering and strengthening neighborhood and community well-being. b. Any organization that meets the above guidelines yet uses a facility more than twice a year shall be charged $100 per year.
c. The organization or group cannot be a private, business, political, or religious organization.
d. Any organization denied free use under this policy as defined in this section may
appeal to the city council.
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F. MISCELLANEOUS FEES. Item Fee
Agendas (Council or Planning) 1 $15.00/year
City Council Minutes1 $35.00/year
Planning Commission Minutes1 $20.00/year
Single copies $ .25 + tax/page for first 100 pages
Assessment search $20.00
Maps $ 6.50
Open burning permit $25.00
(no charge for recreational fires)
Returned Check Fee $25.00 Credit card convenience fee (PayPal)* 3.1% +$0.30 1The charges apply only when hard copies are mailed. These documents can be viewed free of charge on the website or at City Hall. *Park Program Fees are exempt
G. FALSE ALARM FEES 1. Fire False Alarms (at an address or property within one calendar year) $175.00 for second false alarm $300 for third false alarm $400 for fourth false alarm $500 for fifth and subsequent false alarm
2. Security False Alarms (at an address or property within one calendar year)
$60.00 for second false alarm
$100 for third false alarm
$200 for fourth false alarm
$300 for fifth false alarm
$400 for sixth false alarm
$500 for seventh and subsequent false alarm
3. Penalties and Assessment
Penalties for late payment and assessment of unpaid fees are the same as
stipulated for unpaid utility fees in the city code.
H. VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The fee for emergency personnel response to accidents is $350.00/vehicle.
I. PARKING FEES Item Fee Application fee to designate “residential area” permit parking $ 200.00 Annual residential area parking permits First two vehicles $ 15.00/vehicle Third and subsequent vehicles $ 25.00/vehicle Lost permit replacement $5.00 Temporary parking permit (up to 3 weeks) $ 3.00/vehicle Temporary parking permit for 5 or more vehicles for a one-time/
one-day event $ 25.00/event
Mobile Storage Structure (up to 72 hours) $ 10.00
J. SANITARY SEWER The sanitary sewer fee for residential units is $34.00 per quarter plus $.0222673 per cubic foot of
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water usage during the months of November – January. For apartment units, the rate will be
$34.00/unit/quarter plus $.0222673 per cubic foot of water used in November. For residential
units, this will serve as the maximum fee for other quarters throughout the year, but the actual
amount billed may be lower depending on water usage. For commercial units, the fee is
$.0222673 per cubic foot of water usage during each month.
K. STORM DRAINAGE
The fee for storm drainage is $24.50 per quarter for residential units and $226.30 per acre for
commercial and apartment units.
L. HYDRANT WATER
The fee for hydrant water is 6% surcharge of the water bill.
M. RECYCLING
The recycling charge is $10.50 per quarter for residential units.
N. STREET LIGHTING The street lighting fee is $6.00 per quarter for residential units and $0.02 per lineal foot frontage for commercial properties monthly.
O. FEES FOR UNSPECIFIED REQUESTS A private party or public institution (hereinafter applicant) making a request to the City for approval of a project or for public assistance must cover the City's consultants' costs
associated with reviewing the request. Prior to having the request considered by the City,
the applicant must deposit an escrow fee in an amount that is estimated to cover the
City's consultants' costs as determined by the City Administrator. If the City's
consultants' costs exceed the initial escrow deposited by the applicant, an additional
escrow fee will be required to cover the additional costs. The City shall use the
applicant's fees to cover the City's actual consultants' costs in reviewing the request
regardless of the City's action on the applicant's request. If the applicant's escrow fees
exceed the City's actual consultants' costs for reviewing the request, the remaining escrow
fees shall be refunded to the applicant.
P. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
$100/Hour with a minimum of $100
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A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2019 CITY FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A FEE FOR CHICKEN PERMITS WHEREAS, City Staff review the fee schedule to make sure that the fee reflects staff cost and that the fee is competitive; WHEREAS, Section 10-34 of the City Code of Falcon Heights states that “Fees charged for the issuance of a permit to keep chickens will be set by the city council.”; WHEREAS, City Staff recommend adopting a fee for chicken permits, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
approves the fee of $50.00 for first-time and renewed chicken permits.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item City Administrator Step Adjustment
Description
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator was hired April 27, 2015. In accordance with
the employment agreement with Administrator Thongvanh the City Council
members are to annually review the job performance and compensation. The
Council did not complete a performance review in 2018. To restore this annual
review the City Council completed the 2018-2019 performance review and
submitted the forms to the Mayor.
The review covered 50 scored questions and four narrative evaluation questions.
The Council expressed satisfaction with Mr. Thongvanh's service to the City of
Falcon Heights, and found he exceeds the performance standard.
Following this review it is the practice of the City for the Mayor to discuss the
performance review results with the Administrator, and address an increase to the
base salary and other compensation issues.
Budget Impact There are available funds for this step adjustment.
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested
I recommend that the Falcon Heights City Council approve a 5% step adjustment to
base salary, and $200 per month vehicle use allowance for City Administrator Sack
Thongvanh effective April 27, 2019.
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F4
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Randy Gustafson, Mayor
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Resignation of Farook Meah from the Falcon Heights Environment Commission
Description
Mr. Farook Meah was appointed by the City Council to the Environment
Commission on April 12, 2017. He submitted his resignation on June 18, 2019 due
to higher priorities.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) • Resolution 19-22 Accepting the Resignation of Farook Meah from the
Environment Commission
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommend approval of attached resolution to accept the resignation of
Farook Meah from the Environment Commission.
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F5
Attachment Resolution
Submitted By Justin Markon, Community
Development Coordinator
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF FAROOK MEAH FROM THE FALCON HEIGHTS ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City Council appointed Farook Meah on April 12, 2017 as a member of the City of Falcon Heights Environment Commission; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, Farook Meah submitted his letter of resignation to City Staff; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota: 1. That the resignation by Farook Meah is accepted by the City Council of the City of Falcon
Heights.
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Falcon Heights Restoration and Unity Day
Description
Submitted by Council Member Melanie Leehy
Falcon Heights Restoration & Unity Days – Summary of Objective
This resolution serves to follow through with work that was initiated two years ago
by former Council Member, Tony Fischer. I, Melanie Leehy, was asked to assist in
the creation of the document. Now this year, as an elected official I am desirous to
see the completion and approval of this document.
I believe that this document will become a component of healing, grant respect to
Philando Castile’s family, while at the same time serve to improve the quality
community engagement within Falcon Heights by its residents, businesses, and
guests.
It set about to shift a day of tragedy and provide a redemptive focus of the two days
by which all of us can benefit. The first of the two days, Restoration Day is more
about taking personal action and steps to build or restore relationships. This could
be in the form of meeting a neighbor, mending a strained friendship or relationship,
or even actively pursuing conversation with someone that a person would not
naturally interact. Think of how on Earth Day individuals set a side time as a family
or neighborhood to actively steward the land.
Here we as a city will be acknowledging the importance of stewarding healthy
relationships. The second day has a focus that demonstrates healing has begun,
connectedness is taking place, and thus the city as a whole demonstrates a measure
of cooperative growth in inclusion and engagement. This could be a day for simple
parties on the block, or even city-wide gatherings. These two days will be promoted
through standard city communication tools that could also provide suggested topics
for discussion, and activities.
Budget Impact N/A
Meeting Date June 26, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F6
Attachment Resolution
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Attachment(s) • Resolution 19-23 Proclamation Recognizing July 6th as Restoration Day and
July 7th as Unity Day
Action(s)
Requested
Staff would recommend approval of attached resolution and recognize July 6th as
Restoration Day and July 7th as Unity Day.
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- RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JULY 6TH AS RESTORATION DAY AND JULY 7TH AS UNITY DAYS WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a valued and loved member of his family and community; and WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a young man with a full life ahead of him; and WHEREAS, Philando Castile was killed in Falcon Heights on July 6, 2016; and WHEREAS, that as members of this society, we each carry the responsibility to positively work to eliminate injustices in
today’s world and the legacies of past injustices; and WHEREAS, there remains work to be done to strengthen trust in Falcon Heights and the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, there will not be peace without the pursuit of justice; and WHEREAS, segregation of our communities across color is one of the greatest obstacles to becoming a unified community in this nation; and WHEREAS, Philando Castile will not be forgotten, that from this day forward, July 6 will be observed as restorative, a day to remember how important it is that each of us cross traditional “borders” between communities, a day to meet someone and get to know someone different than us. A day to listen to someone’s story that is different from our own. A day to take steps of humility and forgiveness in efforts to restore connectedness. A day to build a broader and stronger community in service to those too long suffering and in service to a stronger nation and thus be called Restoration Day;
and WHEREAS, the work of restoration has begun, may it be that from this day forward, July 7th will be observed as an
opportunity to express unity, and thus be called Unity Day; and WHEREAS, let us be the ones to take the opportunity to move forward becoming one individual nation, with life, liberty
and justice for all peoples. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Falcon Heights, Minnesota that this Council proclaim July 6th as Restoration Day and July 7th as Unity Day.
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Randall Gustafson
Mayor
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GUSTAFSON Sack Thongvanh
HARRIA ____ Against City Administrator
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