HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-19-22 CEC Meeting PacketCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Community Engagement Commission
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
September 19, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL:
Cooley-Kistler____ LaDouceur____
Ebbesen____ Locke_____ Campbell____
Lindstrom____
COUNCIL LIAISON:
Mayor Gustafson___
STAFF PRESENT:
Sorensen___
C. PRESENTATION:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. August 15, 2022 Community Engagement Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
E. AGENDA:
1. State Fair City Ordinances
2. 2023 Goals
3. Human Rights Day
4. Update New Resident Packet
5. Coat Drive
F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT
G. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Community Engagement Commission
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
August 15, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:33 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL:
Cooley-Kistler__X__ LaDouceur____
Ebbesen__X__ Locke___X__ Campbell____
Lindstrom__X__
COUNCIL LIAISON:
Mayor Gustafson_X__
STAFF PRESENT:
Sorensen_X__
C. PRESENTATION:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. June 20, 2022 Community Engagement Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
2. July 18, 2022 Community Engagement Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commission Member Locke to
approve the minutes; 4-0
E. AGENDA:
1. Ice Cream Social Feedback
Commission Ebbesen stated there was not a ton on how people want to be
communicated with more about the community feedback. The City did pretty well
on ice cream. The ice cream ran out 20 minutes before the end of the event. City staff
and Council Members should have an open house this fall. In addition, the booths
went well.
Commission Member Locke stated that a larger tent and more tables are needed next
year.
Mayor Gustafson stated the City should double up on the orange ice cream for next
year.
Commission Member Ebbesen stated banners need to go up sooner (two weeks
earlier).
Commission Member Locke asked whether we got a count on how many people
attended.
Commission Member Ebbesen said we really could not get a good count.
Commission Member Cooley-Kistler stated that the dog parade was fun and went
well.
Commission Member Ebbesen stated the City needs better communication on
advertising the event.
Council Member Locke asked did the dance parents feel like they could see their
kids perform.
Commission Member Ebbesen said yes, they could see their kids perform. For next
year the City needs to get communication out earlier, get a bigger tent, and create a
schedule for the event.
Mayor Gustafson stated that a truck for public works would be a good event for the
community.
Commission Member Ebbesen stated the event might need to change venues next
year to the city hall. Also, reach out to the organizations from the resource fair to get
feedback from them.
Council Member Locke stated the City should look into getting food trucks for
future ice cream social events.
Mayor Gustafson stated the City could find an item or two and subsidize it for the
residents, so they don’t have to spend $20.
Council Member Locke stated we could have a BBQ contest next year.
Commission Member Ebbesen stated it could be similar to what the Fire Department
did with the chili cook-off.
Council Member Locke stated that he thinks there is an opportunity for the City to
create a sense of community with residents.
Council Member Lindstrom stated the City could bring chairs for people to use.
2. Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is December is 10th
Council Member Locke stated the City could partner with Falcon Families for equity and
justice.
Commission Ebbesen stated the City should have Just Deeds at the City Hall meet and
greet in the fall. Human Rights Day can have a panel on mainly one subject.
F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT
G. ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 p.m.
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ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item State Fair City Ordinances
Description
The CEC will discuss how to get City Ordinances around the State Fair out to
residents in advance of the June or July City Council meeting.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested Give feedback on how to address City Ordinances around the State Fair.
Meeting Date September 19, 2022
Agenda Item E1
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Brennan Sorensen, Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
E. GUIDELINES DURING THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
1. Purpose. To provide guidelines to explain in a practical, understandable way how the city codes
and parking procedures are handled during the Minnesota State Fair. The guidelines are intended to
simply re-state some sections of the city code that frequently come up during the State Fair. The guidelines are not intended to cover all codes and policies as they apply during the State Fair. 2. Applicability of codes. All city codes and ordinances are applicable during the Minnesota State Fair (attachment 1 identifies applicable codes). 3. Residential districts. No commercial activity is permitted in residential districts other than that permitted in the zoning code. Residential districts include both single family and multi-family
dwellings. To clarify this, this includes:
a. No parking on front lawns.
b. No identifiable sales of parking or of State Fair parking permits.
(License plates in driveways will not be checked for a local registration. However, the advertising of parking spaces for sale will be prohibited.) c. No outside sales except garage sales as permitted in the zoning code and kids' "kool-aid" stands. 4. Commercial districts. a. Businesses are permitted to sell parking spaces during the State Fair on
paved surfaces designed for off-street parking. There shall be no parking on boulevards or
rights of way.
b. Advertising for parking sales must be on ground signs or hand-held signs.
It cannot be posted on trees, poles nor in residential neighborhoods.
c. No outside sales of merchandise that is not part of the adjacent business. d. No inflated balloons that are mounted above the ground or go above the roof of a structure or are located in the right-of-way. 5. State Fair posted "no parking" and "permit parking only" areas:
a. The city shall post streets that may be heavily impacted from State Fair
parking with no parking or permit parking only signs to eliminate hazards
to public safety by protecting access by public safety vehicles. These
streets and postings are included in attachment 2.
b. The State Fair parking postings are enforced from the first day of the State Fair, not from the first day that they are posted.
6. Parking permits and parking bags.
a. Residents of multi-family dwellings along the street sections posted
for State Fair permit parking are eligible for State Fair residential
permit parking during the State Fair.
b. State Fair parking permits will be issued to residents in these multi-family
dwellings upon request at city hall by the resident and registration of their vehicle's license number at city hall. The vehicle's license number will be posted on the State Fair parking permit. (If necessary, staff will arrange for evening or Saturday hours for residents' registration for State Fair parking permits to make it as easy as possible.) c. Regular temporary parking permits will be available for residents upon a special request for unique occasions such as family reunions, weddings,
or pre-scheduled events. Temporary parking permits will not be available for residents who
wish to park on the street for a non-unique occasion or who wish to have friends or family
park on the street for a non-unique event. Emergency situations shall be accommodated.
d. "Parking bags" will not be available for covering parking signs during the State Fair. Blocking of streets. The city will not issue wooden barricades to block streets for block parties or other events during the State Fair.
Attachment 1
CITY CODES AND POLICIES RELATED TO THE GUIDELINES FOR THE STATE FAIR
1. Residential Single and multi-family: Chapter 9, Section 4.01 through 8.01 Home occupations: Chapter 9, Section 14.01, Subd. 24
2. Commercial All districts: Chapter 9, Section 9.01 through 11.01
3. Signs
All districts: Chapter 9, Section 13.01
4. Parking
City parking policy III.D: Administrative Manual
Attachment 2
"No Parking" 1) All of Northome, water side of street
2) All of Hollywood Court, water and alley
3) St. Mary's Street, Fry Street, Maple Knoll Drive, and Garden Avenue west
of Snelling on both sides
4) Water side of all streets north of Larpenteur, between Snelling and Hamline
running to Roselawn (Exceptions: Sheldon, Pascal and Simpson Streets north
of Ruggles Avenue; Albert Street and Holton Street will not be posted) 5) Snelling Drive north and southbound both sides of Snelling Avenue 6) Tatum Street, water side 7) Lindig Street on water side, including cul-de-sac 8) Larpenteur Avenue from Snelling to Cleveland, both sides 9) Fairview Avenue 1,300 feet north of Larpenteur on both sides.
"Permit Parking Only"
1) East side of Arona from California to Crawford, except where presently posted
"No Parking" 2) East Snelling drive from Idaho to alley between 1642 Snelling Drive and Pizza Hut 3) West side of Fry Street in front of the Fry apartments 4) Approximately two car lengths in front of the group home at 1746 Snelling Avenue
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ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item 2023 Goals
Description
The CEC will discuss goals and priorities for 2023.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested CEC will discuss their 2023 goals.
Meeting Date September 19, 2022
Agenda Item E2
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Brennan Sorensen, Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
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ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item Human Rights Day
Description
The CEC will discuss Human Rights Day.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested The Commission will discuss Human Rights Day.
Meeting Date September 19, 2022
Agenda Item E3
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Brennan Sorensen, Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
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ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item Update New Resident Packet
Description
The CEC will discuss and update the new resident packet.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) New Resident Packet
Action(s)
Requested Give feedback on the new resident packet.
Meeting Date September 19, 2022
Agenda Item E4
Attachment New Resident Packet
Submitted By Brennan Sorensen, Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
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Your handbook for living in Falcon Heights
Welcome to
Falcon Heights
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Table of Contents
History of Falcon Heights 4
Administration 6
• City Council 6
• City Commission 7
• City Newsletter 7
Public Works 8
Police Service: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office 11
Falcon Heights Fire Department 11
Neighborhood Liaison 12
City Events 12
State Fair 13
Quick Reference Phone Numbers Helpful Resident Information 14
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Welcome to the City of Falcon Heights!
Dear New Residents,
On behalf of all your Falcon Heights neighbors, we want to welcome you to your new
home in our “Fair” city! You have chosen a truly unique place to live. It is located just ten
minutes from the downtown districts of both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Falcon Heights has
access to several parks, shopping malls, and numerous other attractions. We also boast several
attractions within city boundaries including the Minnesota State Fair, the Gibbs Farm Museum,
the University of Minnesota Institute of Agriculture and the University's Les Bolstad Golf
Course are all located in Falcon Heights. Convenient public transportation is always available
through the MCTO and the Roseville Area Circulator systems.
People are surprised to find so much available in a city of just 5,521 residents -- all the
convenience of larger cities with a "small city" feel. As a small city, we rely heavily on the talents
and energies of our residents of all ages to help maintain the quality of life we have come to
enjoy. A wide range of community events are planned each year to bring people together to
strengthen community bonds. Watch for notices of these events in the bi-annual City Newsletter
website. Also, sign up for our city’s listserv link found on the city’s homepage, and Like or
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest city news.
We look forward to getting to know you!
Sincerely,
Randy Gustafson
Mayor
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History of Falcon Heights
The present City of Falcon Heights originally was contained within the boundaries of the old
Rose Township, which also included the cities of Lauderdale and Roseville, as well as sections
of St. Paul, Minneapolis and St. Anthony.
Settlement of the area began as early as 1843, six years before
Minnesota became an official territory. Credit for the first
settlement is generally granted to Stephen Desnoyer, who
established his home on the banks of the Mississippi River
near the present site of the Town and Country Golf Course.
The family of Isaac Rose also settled in the area in 1843. Rose
Township was named after Isaac Rose as a reward for his
assistance in the federal land survey of 1850.
Soon to follow the Rose family in settlement was Heman Gibbs, who established his home on a
land grant west of Cleveland Avenue, and north and south of Larpenteur. In his home, Gibbs
established the first school in Rose Township. The school remained in service until 1959, one of
the longest periods of use in the state’s history.
The original sod house built by Heman Gibbs is no longer standing, but the second house built
for the family in 1854 still remains on the site. The Ramsey County Historical Society purchased
the Gibbs’ farm in 1949, and operates it as a museum, while the homestead itself is listed on the
National Register as a designated historical site.
In 1859, one year after Minnesota was granted Statehood, Rose Township organized a voting
precinct, and with all 22 legal voters present, town officers were duly elected and taxes were
levied for the coming year. Nearly half of the original Rose Township was absorbed by St. Paul
in 1881. Of the remaining area, the first urban area to arise was Rosehill, now known as
Lauderdale.
It was in the 1930’s, that the area known as Falcon Heights
received its name. The secretary of Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company (3M), John Cable, owned a larger
parcel of land in the present City. Cable made plans to plat
the area with his real estate agent, a gentleman named
Faulkner, who named the development after himself. The
Keller Corporations bought the land owned by Cable in 1936. They retained the name of the
development, Falcon Heights, completed the platting, and constructed the first house in 1937.
In the early 1940’s, retail business construction began in the area, with development centering
on the intersection of Snelling and Larpenteur and on Hamline between Hoyt and Iowa. At one
time, a small airfield occupied one of the fields near Snelling and Larpenteur. The city park that
now occupies the site is named after the airport, Curtiss Field
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With the incorporation of Roseville in 1948, and the continued development of the area, the
residents were faced with a choice regarding the form of government they desired to serve their
needs. On April 1, 1949, by a vote of 5 to 1, the citizens rejected petitioning either Roseville or St.
Paul for annexation, and chose instead to establish their own independent village government.
The incorporation of the Village of Falcon Heights brought
in all of the remaining unincorporated areas of Rose
Township, including the State Fairgrounds, University of
Minnesota Campus Golf Course, and Test Fields. These
public lands comprise two-thirds of the total land area in
our City.
In 1973, the State Legislature mandated a change in
municipal government from Village to City. The following
year the Village of Falcon Heights officially became the City
of Falcon Heights. Some longtime residents still call it "The Village."
Residential development began in Falcon Heights in the 1920s, mostly southeast of the
Snelling/Larpenteur crossroads and along the main roads north of Larpenteur. After World
War II the fields northeast of Snelling/Larpenteur of Larpenteur were rapidly developed into a
grassy suburb typical of the era.
The University of Minnesota, north of Hoyt Street and west of Cleveland Avenue created
University Grove, one of the Twin Cities’ most unique neighborhoods. The homes, each
individually designed and built, were intended to provide convenient, affordable housing for
University faculty and staff.
Homebuilding spread west of Larpenteur in the 1960s and 1970s, filling up the remaining
pockets of land not owned by the University of Minnesota. The newest developments - Maple
Court, Questwood, and 1666 Coffman - follow the townhome or condominium model,
reflecting the scarcity of land in the inner suburbs and the need to fit more households into less
space and provide life-stage housing for retired residents.
In 2003, the 50-year-old shopping center at the southeast corner of Snelling and Larpenteur was
razed, and a new mixed-use development took its place. Falcon Heights Town Square includes
an apartment building for senior citizens, a multi-family apartment building with retail
businesses on the ground floor, and a cluster of 14 townhomes, adding over 170 households to
Falcon Heights' population.
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Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for many City operations; include
management of licenses, City Code and Ordinances, and finances.
City Council
The mayor and City Council are the elected policy makers for the City of Falcon Heights. The
City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2077 W.
Larpenteur Avenue. Meetings are streamed live from CTV and televised on public access
channel 15.
Council members and the mayor are elected to four year terms. City Council elections are held
in odd numbered years. The next City Council Election is in 2021. Access the elections page
here.
Mayor
Randy Gustafson
Term Expires
2023
Council
Member Melanie
Leehy
Term Expires
2025
Council Member
Eric Meyer
Term Expires
2025
Council Member
Kay Andrews
Term Expires
2023
Council Member
Yakasah Wehyee
Term Expires
2023
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City Commissions
All City Commissions consist of volunteers who are appointed to their posts by the Mayor with
the Council’s approval. Commission members may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
● The Planning Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council. The
Planning. Commission makes recommendations to the Council concerning zoning
issues and assures that proposed regulations and other land use issues are compatible
with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
● The Community Engagement Commission is charged with advising the Council on
matters related to community needs and issues, crime and prevention, public awareness,
community involvement, and human rights issues. The Commission also helps plan,
facilitate community events such as Human Rights Day, and block parties.
● The Parks and Recreation Commission provides input on parks and trail maintenance
and helps promote healthy activities and lifestyles for residents. It also develops plans
for existing and expanding community recreation.
● The Environment Commission makes recommendations for current and future
handling and recycling of solid waste materials in the City, developing environmentally
friendly initiatives.
● Youth Commission is a place where youth plays a role in shaping Falcon Heights'
future and making the city a better place to live. Youth Commissioners will get the
opportunity to enhance their civic leadership skills, serve as role models and represent
their peers in school and neighborhood.
If you want to serve in one of the commissions, please contact City Hall 651-792-7600 or
mail@falconheights.org for openings.
City Newsletter
A bi-annual publication that informs residents of Council action, ordinances, recreational
opportunities, services, and items of interest. Contents of the Newsletter are provided by the
Mayor, Council Members, and staff.
Follow us on Social Media
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/FalconHeights
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Public Works
The Public Works maintenance facility is located at 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave. (connected to City
Hall). This facility handles the streets, sewer, utilities, and park divisions.
Street
Falcon Heights rights-of-way include most residential streets and all alleys. Snelling Avenue is
Minnesota State Highway under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
The following streets are under Ramsey County jurisdiction:
• Larpenteur Avenue
• Cleveland Avenue
• Fairview Avenue
• Hamline Avenue (north of Larpenteur)
• Fulham Avenue (north of Larpenteur)
Pot Holes
After harsh winter weather, our roads tend to develop the occasional pot hole. If you become
aware of a pot hole please report it! If the pot hole you would like to report is on a Falcon
Heights street, please contact City Hall, and the Public Works Department will be notified.
Street Lighting
• Xcel Energy maintains most of the city streetlights.
• To report an outage of a streetlight, call Xcel at 1-800-960-6235 or report online
at http://www1.xcelenergy.com/ODL/OUTAGEREPORT/
• If you witness accidental damage to a streetlight, or see evidence of vandalism, call 911,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they will send the appropriate aid.
Street Sweeping
Local streets and alleys are swept in the spring around mid-April and again in mid-November
after most of the leaves have fallen.
Sealcoating
Streets are sealcoated about every four years to assure maintenance.
Seasonal Load Limits
Please check MNDoT's website for current restrictions.
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/materials/pvmtdesign/sll/index.html
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Snow Removal and Enforcement
Winter in Minnesota involves snow, and sometimes lots of it. The City's snow removal period
begins automatically when the City receives two inches of snow. A snow emergency is not
called, as happens in other cities. The Public Works Department begins plowing city streets
after two to four inches of snow has fallen and may go out multiple times during large snow
events. For more information on streets, parking, and sidewalks during snow events, please
visit the city website.
• A Falcon Heights snow removal period begins automatically whenever there is new
snowfall of two inches or more, not when the snow stops falling.
• There will be no announcement on the radio or TV.
• St. Paul and Minneapolis snow emergencies do NOT apply to Falcon Heights.
• The snow removal period ends 48 hours after it has stopped snowing or when the streets
have been plowed full-width.
• All parked vehicles must be removed from the street during a snow removal period.
Vehicles left on the street during a snow emergency are considered a public nuisance
and are subject to being ticketed and towed. Streets must be clear and open for
emergency vehicle access.
• During large snow events, the Public Works Department will often plow
multiple times during the event. If streets have been plowed once but an
additional two inches of snow has fallen, cars must remain off the street. If you
have any questions about the snow removal period, please contact City Hall.
Sidewalks
Sidewalks must be cleared by the adjacent property owner(s). City Code states that sidewalks
must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after a storm has ended. Snow and ice that is
not cleared could result in a nuisance violation and abatement by the city, billed to the adjacent
property owner(s).
Alleys
Like sidewalks, alleys must be cleared by the adjacent property owner(s). In Falcon Heights,
property owners usually get together as a block and hire a snow plowing service, pre-paid for
the season. Divided among all owners, the cost is usually very reasonable.
New residents should talk to their neighbors or seek out their Neighborhood Liaison to find out
the arrangements for their block. If you do not know who your Neighborhood Liaison is, call
City Hall, 651-792-7600 during office hours.
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Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
The City of Falcon Heights contracts police services through the Public Safety Services Division
of the Sheriff's Office and can be contacted by 651.266.7300.
Patrol Station:
1411 Paul Kirkwood Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Headquarters:
425 Grove St.
St Paul, MN 55101
General Line: 651.266.9333
EMERGENCY: 911 | Non-Emergency Dispatch: 651-767-0640
Falcon Heights Fire Department
Falcon Heights maintains a paid on call Volunteer Fire
Department of about 20 persons. A Fire Chief and two
Assistant Fire Chiefs are appointed by the Council to a
three-year term of office. The department maintains three
fire engines to meet the emergency needs of Falcon
Heights and Lauderdale. All volunteer firefighters are
equipped with a pager, which notifies them of a fire, or
rescue call at any time.
Those interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter
should contact the Fire Department at 651-792- 7635 or go to www.falconheights.org for an
application and more information.
A Fire Marshal is employed by the City part-time to perform such tasks as preventive and new
construction inspections, and rental and business inspections.
Volunteer Opportunities
Falcon Heights relies on a paid-on-call, volunteer fire department. The work is very rewarding
— you can see firsthand what you have accomplished, and people are very grateful for your
service. Although the Falcon Heights Fire Department is not a full-time department, you will be
trained as a professional, and you will work as a professional. Fires do not recognize the
difference between fulltime and paid-per-call firefighters!
Remember, the Falcon Heights Fire Department also serves the City of Lauderdale. Residents of
Lauderdale and people who work in Lauderdale are welcome to apply online!
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Neighborhood Liaison
Falcon Heights Neighborhood Liaisons are citizen volunteers who help with everything from
organizing block parties to preparing for emergencies. The Community Engagement
Commission sponsors this community network.
Why do we have Neighborhood Liaisons?
We want to connect residents of Falcon Heights’ neighborhoods with each other with the city
through the Community Engagement Commission (CEC). Liaisons do this by building
relationships to more effectively cultivate a caring, supportive, and inclusive community.
What do Liaisons Do?
● Welcome new residents.
● Promote neighborhood gatherings, block parties, or other activities that work for your
neighborhood.
● Be a connector and communicator between the neighborhood and City Council through
the CEC.
Want to become more involved in your neighborhood? Sign up online, call city hall or in
person.
The Neighborhood Liaisons Packet is available online and at City Hall.
City Events
The city hosts a variety of events each year and it is a great way to engage with the community.
Spring Together: 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!
Ice Cream Social and Hot dog with a Deputy: Join your neighbors for an Ice Cream Social and
“Hot Dog with a Deputy.” There will be games for all ages and live music in the park. Free hot
dogs, chips, bottled water, and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department will provide frozen
fun pops.
City Wide Garage Sale: Want to get rid of things around the house or looking to buy? Falcon
Heights’ Garage Sale Day is held in September.
Sustainability Fair: This free event displayed sustainable practices going on in our community
while educating others on how to bring sustainability home with them. The fair was geared up
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for all ages to engage community members to work together protecting our natural resources
and environment for a more resilient future.
Human Rights Day: It is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year. The
Community Engagement Commission hosts the event each year with different themes.
Cultivating a Caring Community: In the spring of 2018, elected officials, staff, and community
representatives from Falcon Heights connected with other communities who are working to
promote inclusion throughout the city. These relationships helped facilitate the upcoming
events!
Check our website for updated dates and times and new events!
State Fair
Parking
To reduce the Fair’s impact on your daily life, please keep in mind that the police enforce the
following regulations in Falcon Heights:
The following are not permitted in residential areas at any time of the year:
• The parking of cars on lawns
• Advertising of parking spaces for sale
• Outdoor sales of merchandise, such as mini-donuts or sunglasses (Lemonade stand is
acceptable)
To report parking code violations, call the police via Ramsey County Dispatch, 651-767-0640,
and they will contact the officers on duty.
STREET PARKING WILL BE RESTRICTED
Many streets will be posted “No Parking” on the water hydrant side during the Fair so that
public safety vehicles have access through streets and to the hydrants.
Residents as well as fairgoers must abide by street parking restrictions.
Temporary parking permits and parking bags are not issued during the Fair except for very
unusual and extenuating circumstances.
Some areas near apartment buildings and in a few cul-de-sacs will be posted “No Parking
Except By Permit”. These permits will be issued only to persons living in apartment buildings
with limited off-street parking. Permits will be issued through the individual apartment owner
or manager.
Vendors
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The City of Falcon Heights does not allowed temporary business vendors within the city limit
and right-away except for kids's lemonade stands. The City of St. Paul allows vendors within
their city limits. In order to obtain the temporary license, please contact St. Paul.
St. Paul State Fair License Department
651-266-8989
For more information, please visit St. Paul's official website.
Quick Reference Phone Numbers and Helpful Resident
Information
Licensed Refuse Haulers:
Tennis Sanitation will pick recycling up every Friday. Any company can do general trash
collection, so long as they are licensed in the City of Falcon Heights. Licensed Haulers for 2020
are:
Curbside Waste Inc - 763.504.2872
Aspen Waste Systems Inc - 612.884.8000
Republic Services (Allied Waste Systems) – 651.455.8634
Walter's Recycling & Refuse – 763.780.8464
Advanced Disposal - 651.487.8546
Waste Management - 952.890.1100
Gene's Disposal - 651.426.1224
For questions on yard or hazardous waste, call Ramsey County Disposal at 651-633-EASY
(3279).
Food Scraps Collection
You can now bring your food waste, non-recyclable paper, and compostable plastics to the
Ramsey County collection sites. There is no charge to drop off, but you must show proof of
residency in Ramsey County. Falcon Heights has a food scraps collection site at City Hall at
2077 Larpenteur Ave West!
Community Garden
In 2007, the Falcon Heights Environment Commission spearheaded the efforts to establish a
community garden for Falcon Heights residents who have no space to garden where they live.
The garden is located at Community Park on the southeast corner of Roselawn & Cleveland.
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Garden plots can be reserved each year for $25 per plot. For more information visit
https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parks-recreation/community-garden
Parking Permits
If you live on Tatum, Lindig, Prior, Maple Court, University Grove, and Falcon Woods and
need a parking permit, please complete the Resident Parking Permit form online or at city hall.
Residents, who live on Larpenteur Ave. by Tatum, Lindig, Prior and need a parking permit,
please complete the Resident Parking Permit form.
Phone Number Quick Reference
Emergency 911
Police Department (Record Unit) 651-266-7300
Ramsey County Dispatch (non-emergency) 651-767-0640
Ramsey County Road Conditions 651-266-7100
City Hall 651-792-7600
Poison Center 800-222-1222
Crisis Intervention Center 612-873-3161
Comcast Cable (Residential) 651-222-3333
Recycling — Tennis Sanitation 651-459-1887
St. Paul Water Utility 651-266-6350
● Dispatch/Emergency 651-266-6868
● Meter Reading/Repair 651-266-6850
● Emergency Sewer Service 651-484-3366
Xcel Energy
● Lights Out 800-895-1999
● Gas Emergency/Odor 800-895-2999
● 24 Hour Information 800-895-4999
● Gopher State One Call 811 or 651-454-0002
Driver & Vehicle Licenses:
Driver’s License Bureau (renewals) Driver’s Exam Station
Roseville License Bureau
2737 N Lexington Ave, Roseville
651-484-2962
North Metro Driver’s Exam Station
I-35W & Co Rd I, Arden Hills
651-639-4057
Post Office
Roseville St. Anthony Park
2000 W Co Rd B2, Roseville 2286 Como Ave, St. Paul
651-226-2171 651-645-7182
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Libraries
Ramsey County Public Library St. Paul Public Library
2180 N Hamline Ave, Roseville 2245 Como Ave, St. Paul
651-631-0494 651-642-0411
Public Schools:
Falcon Heights Elementary 651-646-0021 Roseville Area Middle School 651-482-5280
Brimhall Elementary School 651-638-1959 Roseville Area High School 651-635-1660
Roseville District #623 Offices 651-635-1600
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT
HTTP://WWW.FALCONHEIGHTS.ORG
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ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item Coat Drive
Description
The CEC will discuss putting on a coat drive this fall/winter.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested Discuss a coat drive.
Meeting Date September 19, 2022
Agenda Item E5
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Brennan Sorensen, Administrative &
Communications Coordinator