HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWKSPMIN_07.7.21CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
City Council Workshop
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
July 7, 2021
6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:38PM
B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS _X_ GUSTAFSON_X_ LEEHY_X
MIAZGA WEHYEE X
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH X THAMMAVONGSA X
C. PRESENTATIONS:
D. POLICY ITEMS:
1. Police Services
Administrator Thongvanh
Discussion with the Ramsey County Sheriff Office regarding patrolling in the City of Falcon
Heights. The City also reached out to the City of St. Anthony, City of Roseville, and City of St.
Paul.
Undersheriff Jeff Ramacher, RaMsey Cogift Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement is dealing with a lot of high level of stresses. Some of the stresses involved
being in a bad environment and having to deal with mental health issues. Some have decided to
take early retirements and others have taken time off from work. The Ramsey County Sheriff's
Office is very excited to work with the State Fair this year. It will give them an opportunity for
new officers to get more training, gain experiences, and have better communication skills.
Council Member Wehyee
I would like Sheriff Fletcher to come out and see the City Council and staff in -person and
answer some questions. There needs to be better communication between the public, city staff,
and the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's live patrol on Facebook is controversial because just like
the show "Cops', it portrays and reinforces stereotypes.
Undersheriff Jeff Ramacher, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
I am proposing having one person assigned to the Contract Cities (Arden Hills, Shoreview,
White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights, Little Canada, and Falcon Heights) responsible for all
communication with the City's staff, residents, and the media. The person will provide timely
and accurate information.
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Administrator Thongvanh
I want to make sure the information is provided in a timely manner and that this will enhance
communication between the Sheriff and the City. The City Council has voiced their concerns
regarding the unresponsiveness of the Sheriff the last two years without an annual report. It
was also conveyed to Undersheriff Ramacher that parking enforcement needs to improvement,
especially during Back to the 50's and the Hot Rod Nationals.
Undersheriff Jeff Ramacher, Ramsey Coun Sheriff's Office
Stated that it was a fail this year and they have been busy with providing police service to the
State Fair. Although that is not an excuse.
2. Pavement Management (PMP)
Jesse Freihammer, City Engineer
There are three alleys in the city that are in tough shape. I wanted directions and how do we
approach residents with options plan. The red lines on the map denote poor conditions because
the drainage behind two or three of the properties in the alley. Letters will be sent to property
owners that abut the red line areas and provide them an opportunity to petition for
improvements.
Administrator Thongvanh
We will need an additional meeting to determine the right course of action when we receive
feedback and petitions from property owners that abut an alley.
3. 2023 Pavement Management Project - Garden Ave Discussion
Jesse Freihammer, City Engineer
Street improvements for Garden Ave was discussed in 2013 and again in 2015. The project was
delayed because of other priorities and that fact that additional feedback would be needed for
layout options. Jesse provided various options to consider.
Administrator ThopUanh
The City Council will need to determine what the best option for the City is after additional
feedback from the community.
Council Member Andrews
Communication is the key and having positive feedback from the residents.
4. Sister City
Council Member Yakasah Wehyee again introduced the idea of a Sister City and discussed the
various benefits to the City of Falcon Heights. After further discussion, it was determined to
not be feasible at this time because of other priorities such as police services, street projects and
a new Community Park Building.
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E. INFORMATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
F. ADJOURNMENT:9:45PM
dall C. G afson, Mayor
Dated this 19th day of July, 2021
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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