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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda22420CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights - Community Engagement Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA February 24 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: May___ Kohn___ Johnson___ Larrabee___ Stegman ____ COUNCIL LIAISON Wehyee___ STAFF PRESENT: Lor___ C. Presentation  Sue Gehrz, Former Falcon Heights Mayor, will meet with the Commissioners to o Briefly review the historical role of the Commission in Falcon Heights o Provide an update on the status of the Peace Garden fundraising and planning o Request assistance with engaging community members in the planning, preparation, planting and dedication of the Peace Garden. D. Approval of Minutes:  January 27, 2020 E. DISCUSSION 1. Spring Together 2. Continue Discussing the Strategic Planning Report F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS G. ADJOURNMENT: CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights - Community Engagement Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA January 27 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: May_X__ Kohn_AB__ Johnson_X__ Larrabee_X__ King_AB__ Stegman __X__ COUNCIL LIAISON Wehyee_X__ STAFF PRESENT: Lor_X__ C. Presentation D. Approval of Minutes: • December 16 Meeting Minutes • Page 3, Number 4: Take out Johnson Stegman 1st Moved May 2nd Moved Approved 4-0 E. DISCUSSION 1. Human Rights Day Update • Five people RSVP to the event • Facebook shows about 30 people who are interested in the event and have seen individuals sharing the event • Continue to promote the event 2. 2020 Goals • Spring Together date is on Saturday, June 6 and will collaborate with Parks and Rec on activities, volunteers and Story Time • Have two Neighborhood Liaison event (spring and fall). It will increase communications and community outreach • Continue to update the Neighborhood Liaison Packet (Subcommittee: Larrabee, Kohn and Johnson) •A potential collaboration with the Air National Guard on September 26, at Curtiss Field for the monument placements celebration. o City Staff Nandkumar will reach out to the Air National Guard on the collaboration and if the event is still taking place. We are hoping to debut the Fall Harvest event and add food trucks on the street o Staff will research surrounding cities regarding adult beverages at events. •Subcommittee (Larrabee and Stegman) will review and update the New Resident Packet o Commissioners request staff to notify them when the city receives a new resident list. It will increase neighborhood connection and outreach. o Staff will reach out to apartment owners on a renter’s list in order to connect with them •City Staff, Council Liaison and Commissioner May will draft a hate speech resolution that reflects the community, values, and what Falcon Heights stands for o Staff will reach out to Minnesota Department of Human Rights, ACLU, Council Member Miazga, Aklilu Dunlap (Attorney) for assistance •CEC subcommittees: Liaison, Communications, Events and Business o Liaison work with liaisons, improve the program, recruit and have a liaison be a commissioner to help bridge the gap o Communications: Connect with the Neighborhood Liaisons, Block Captains/Neighborhood Watch, CERTs to identify their goals. This will help CEC and how to group them in certain categories •Create a terminology for all groups •Add everyone into the same email list o Events: create future events for the city How to increase participations? Promote events Create community involvement events, and city will showcase it in the website and social media o Business: Develop business engagement plan 3. Website a.Community Events Page •A page for residents to share their events and would like to invite Falcon Heights residents or their block •Calendar is not open to business owners •Residents have the option to share the address on the website or can advise individuals to call City Hall for the information •Commissioner Johnson and staff will work on the site page b.Neighborhood Liaison Page •Commissioner Johnson and staff will work on the site page F.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS •February meeting: Continue to discuss the Strategic Plan G.ADJOURNMENT: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Spring Together Description The annual Spring Together will be on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 11am-2pm at Curtiss Field. The city will introduce the first Story Time event at Spring Together. In addition, we are looking for senior participants to read. Budget Impact $100 (water, snacks, ice and juice boxes) Attachment(s) • Event Fliers Action(s) Requested Commissioners to review the fliers and vote. Meeting Date February 24, 2020 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Fliers Submitted By Amanda Lor, Administrative Coordinator EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING: WEATHER HOTLINE 651-792-7607 OR FACEBOOK & TWITTER City will provide snacks, beverages, plates and utensils Games and Activities, Story Time with Seniors Bounce House FALCON HEIGHTS To honor the spirit of sharing and community, the meal will be potluck and a great opportunity, to meet many neighbors, while enjoying many flavors. Bring your favorite dish to share! We look forward to seeing you there! Hosted by the Community Engagement Commission with support from Parks and Recreation S P R I N G T O G E T H E R June 8 , 11AM - 2 PM PO T L U C K S T Y LE E V ENT CURT I SS FIE LD 1 551 I OW A AVE W. S p r i n g T o g e t h e r June 8, 11AM - 2PM POT L UCK S TY L E EV EN T CURTISS F IELD 1551 I OWA A VE W . F A L C O N H E I G H T S To honor the spirit of sharing and community, the meal will be potluck and a great opportunity, to meet many neighbors, while enjoying many flavors. Bring your favorite dish to share! We look forward to seeing you there! City will provide snacks, beverages, plates and utensils Games and Activities Story Time with Seniors Bounce House Hosted by the Community Engagement Commission with support from Parks and Recreation EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING: WEATHER HOTLINE 651-792-7607 OR FACEBOOK & TWITTER F A L C O N H E I G H T S POTL U C K E V E NT S T L YE J un e 8, 11AM - 2PM C urtiss Field 15 5 1 Iowa A ve . W . Sp r i ng T o g e ther To honor the spirit of sharing and community, the meal will be potluck and a great opportunity, to meet many neighbors, while enjoying many flavors. Bring your favorite dish to share! We look forward to seeing you there! City will provide snacks, beverages, plates and utensils Games and Activities Story Time with Seniors Bounce House Hosted by the Community Engagement Commission with support from Parks and Recreation EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING: WEATHER HOTLINE 651-792-7607 OR FACEBOOK & TWITTER REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Strategic Planning Report Description At the January 27, 2020, meeting, CEC reviewed the Strategic Planning Report. CEC will continue to review the report at the February 24, 2020, meeting. Budget Impact NA Attachment(s) • Strategic Planning Report Action(s) Requested Commissioners to review the report, provide recommendations and updates from subcommittee. Meeting Date February 24, 2020 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Fliers Submitted By Amanda Lor, Administrative Coordinator SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The City of Falcon Heights has identified eight visionary outcome areas looking ahead to 2025. These visionary outcomes are expanded into five strategic directions, 22 2-year success markers and one-year priorities. City of Falcon Heights STRATEGIC PLAN 2019 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS VISION FOR 2025 Falcon Heights is a Multi-model, accessible city with aesthetic Falcon Heights has a welcoming and inclusive environment Falcon Heights’ Residents are informed, engaged and con- nected through multifaceted, accessible and interactive communication Falcon Heights has City and resident led dynamic community engagement activities that engender community participation Falcon Heights safety needs are met in a trustworthy and transparent fashion for all Falcon Heights has spaces/ buildings to facilitate gathering of our community (within and be- yond borders) Falcon Heights has community led service initiatives Falcon Heights is engaged with local business and organizations Leveraging Community Involvement There is strong desire in the City to be in unison with the public as to the di- rection and community feel of the City and to engage with businesses more. GOALS • INTEGRATE BUSINESS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY • REASSESS AND REDIRECT OUR COMMISSION ACTIVITIES • EMPOWER RESIDENTS • IMPLEMENT CEC STRATEGIC PLAN AND INTEGRATE WITH LARGER PLAN STRATEGIC DIRECTION ONE First Year Priorities 2-Year Success 1. Initiate Empowerment campaign (Quarter 2) 2. Complete CEC plan (Quarter 1) 3. Develop Strategic Plan for each commission (Quarter 3) 4. Develop business engagement plan (Quarter 4) 1. Dedicated business ambassadors 2. Each commission plan has integrated into our communication plan 3. Community survey shows and increase in en- gagement 4. Number of resident initiated projects 5. Increase in the percentage of public participa- tion in activities 6. Increased volunteerism by ______% 7. Empowerment campaign launched Showcasing our City It is hoped that Falcon Heights will be known as a beautiful city with a unique feel that goes beyond the University and State Fair Goals • BEAUTIFY STREET SCAPES • CREATE “UNIQUE TO FALCON HEIGHTS” FESTIVAL/EVENT • IMPROVE FACILITIES STRATEGIC DIRECTION TWO First Year Priorities 2-Year Success 1. Develop a streetscape plan (Quarter 3) 2. Decide on City logo and implement (Quarter 2) 3. Analyze potential for expanding existing annual events to annual festival (Quarter 4) 4. Decide Lauderdale fire contract (Quarter 2) 1. Decide on festival idea 2. Implement streetscape plan 3. LOMC (LOC) League of City Membership 4. Strengthen relationship with Roseville Creating Common Spaces The City desires to have places where the community can gather in large and small numbers to engage, recreate, and have a sense of community. Hanging in the air is the passage of the bonding bill that has the park elements. Goals • IDENTIFY SPACES FOR COMMUNITY USE • FIX COMMUITY PARK STRATEGIC DIRECTION THREE First Year Priorities 2-Year Success 1. Yes/No on state bonding money (Quarter 1) 2. Finalize construction plans for City park (Quarter 4) 2.1. If no bonding then gain consensus on al- ternative solutions (Quarter 4) 1. Yes/no on alternative locations (Quarter 4) 1. Ground breaking Spring 2022 on City Park en- hancement and new building 2. Ground breaking 2023 on no-bonding/no- building option Enhancing Public Safety Keeping the City and public informed on incidents that are occurring in the community as well as tips on how to reduce crime, and engage with the police and neighbors to improve safety and community. Goals • ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH INTERACTIVE AND PRO-ACTIVE POLICING STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOUR First Year Priorities 2-Year Success 1. Reports received on police activity every quarter 2. Risk identification activity in contract (Quarter 1) 3. Plan from Sheriff to conduct risk assessment (Quarter 2) 4. Learning sessions from police (Quarter 3) 1. Sheriff is conducting risk identification 2. Report from sheriff on policing activities 3. Learning topics are regular police activity Improving Communication The City sees the need to have two-way communication with the residents. Often times the efforts to reach people are missing people who have busy lives or using different media types to get their information. Goals • IMPROVE DIRECT, INDIRECT AND 2-WAY COMMUNICAITON WITH THE CITY STRATEGIC DIRECTION FIVE First Year Priorities 2-Year Success 1. Launching new website (Quarter 1) 2. First town hall meetings (Quarter 2) 3. Establish communication roadmap/systems (Quarter 3) 4. Create short videos (Sit down with each elected official (Quarter 2) 1. Interactive website 2. Increased subscriptions to e-news 3. Roadmap to systems established 4. Regular town hall meetings held 5. Clear engagement plan is developed 6. Launched monthly neighborhood newsletter First Year Priorities 2020 Strategy Jan-Mar Apr-Jun Jul-Sep Oct- Dec Leveraging Community Involvement Complete CEC plan Initiate Empower- ment campaign Develop Strategic Plan for each com- mission Develop business engagement plan Showcasing our City Decide on City logo and implement Decide Lauderdale fire contract Develop a streetscape plan Analyze potential for expanding ex- isting annual events to annual festival Creating Common Spaces Yes/No on state bonding money Finalize construc- tion plans for City park If no bonding then gain consensus on alternative solu- tions Yes/no on alterna- tive locations Enhancing Public Safety Reports received on police activity Risk identification activity in contract Reports received on police activity Plan from Sheriff to conduct risk assess- ment Reports received on police activity Learning sessions from police Reports received on police activity Improving Communication Launching new website First town hall meetings Establish commu- nication roadmap/ systems Create short vide- os (Sit down with each elected offi- cial We want you involved and heard! “Please let us know if you would like to get more involved with the City, more informed, or both. We are happy to hear from you and to partner to make Falcon Height the City that Soars!”Come to our meetings, We look forward to hearing from you!” Falcon Heights City Council Ways to keep informed: https://www.falconheights.org/ Call: 651-792-7600 Visit: 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113-5594 Retreat Participants: Mayor: Randy Gustafson Council Members: Yakasah Wemyee, Pamela Harris, Mark Miazga Environmental Commission: James Wassenberg Community Engagement Commission: Shirley Reider Planning Commission: John Larkin Facilitation Team: Dr. Richard Fursman and Irina Fursman CTF