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Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA February 6, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Jeff Yager___ Mike Bradbury_____ Eric Brenton_____ Paule Mielke_____ Tom Faust____ Randi Lundell_____ Mike Tracy_____ COUNCIL LIAISON: James Wassenberg
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STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Nelson______ _
C. PRESENTATION: D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. December 5, 2022 - Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting E. AGENDA:
1. 2023 Officer Elections 2. Adopt the Standing Rules 3. Summer Programming Guide 4. 2023 Goals 5. Formally Approve Community Garden Selection Policy F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT G. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
December 5, 2022 at 6:30 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:36 PM
B. ROLL CALL:
Jeff Yager__x_ Mike Bradbury__x___ Shaun Curtin___ Tom Faust_x__ Randi Lundell_x__ Mike Tracy____
COUNCIL LIAISON:
To be named___
STAFF PRESENT: Nelson___X___ _
C. PRESENTATION:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approval of November 7, 2022 minutes.
Yager 1st Motion
Lundell 2nd Motion
Motion Passed
E. AGENDA:
1. Parks Programming Discussion of Past Course Offerings
• Enrollment numbers have decreased after 2019. The pandemic and the
dilapidated building at Community Park are both key factors.
• In 2021, classes were scaled back due to pandemic-related concerns. In 2022,
low attendance caused classes to be scaled back once again. It was also very
difficult to hire seasonal employees. Therefore, programming and staff have
been minimal.
• For the last two years, the City has just offered the same six courses instead of
11 classes pre-pandemic.
• Bradbury said that as we look back on past courses and as we look ahead,
what do we want to be? He suggested that perhaps we offer open play, as
our revenue is limited without a building to use. Ages three to six are also
hard to engage for a 45-minute (or more) class.
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• Yager mentioned how Roseville offers introductory T-Ball classes that have
great demand / classes nearly fill up. Perhaps we look at their schedule and
offer an Introduction to T-Ball class on a different night than theirs.
• Lundell suggested bird-watching or Nordic snowshoe courses (in winter)
would be fun programming additions.
• The PARC will think on potential class offerings for the summer before the
next meeting on 2/6/23.
2. Discussion of Curtiss Field Ice Rink and Rinks in Surrounding Cities
• During the 2010 to 2011 season, there were 1,022 recorded users. By the 2015
to 2016 season, this number had decreased to 449 at Curtiss Field. PARC
discussed possible factors, which included the loss of a permanent warming
house, the basketball court reduced the pleasure skating area, and poor ice
quality (specifically in 2015) due to weather.
• Challenges and suggested improvements of Curtiss Field’s ice rink:
-the long walk to the warming house with small children is a challenge;
inclines / sloping areas/ railings would be helpful in these areas.
-signage to identify the warming house; many people think it’s a storage
shed.
-the goal should always be to have it open by/for winter break.
F. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT
G. ADJOURNMENT: 8:15PM
Yager 1st Motion
Faust 2nd Motion
Motion Passed
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item Officer Elections
Description The Commission must nominate and elect officers for 2023. Descriptions of these
positions are as follows:
Chairperson Main contact between the commission and staff, conducts the meeting by opens/closes, calls for votes, and helps set the agenda for upcoming meetings.
Vice chairperson Fills duties in the Chair’s absence and encouraged to work as a team and communicate needs with staff.
Secretary
Responsible for taking meeting minutes and sends to staff for review and approval at next meeting.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s) Requested Staff recommends nominating and electing officers for 2023.
Meeting Date February 6, 2023
Agenda Item E1
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Kelly Nelson
Assistant to the City Administrator
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item Adopt the Standing Rules
Description The Commission must formally adopt the standing rules, which is a housekeeping item
that is typically done at the beginning of each year. In 2022, the PARC only had joint
meetings with the CEC to plan events until finally having their first regular meeting with quorum in November 2022. At that point, it was determined the standing rules (attached in this memo) would be reviewed and adopted during the first regular PARC meeting of 2023 on February 6, 2023.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) •Parks and Recreation Commission Standing Rules - revised 2023
•Sikkink's Seven Motion SystemAction(s) Requested Staff recommends approving the standing rules for 2023.
Meeting Date February 6, 2023
Agenda Item E2
Attachment Parks and Recreation Commission Standing Rules / Sikkink's Seven Motion System
Submitted By Kelly Nelson, Assistant to the City Administrator
City of Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Commission Standing Rules, Revised 2023
FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
STANDING RULES
February 6 2023
PURPOSE & DUTIES
The purpose of the commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all policy matters
relating to public parks and facilities and recreation programs.
The commission's duties and responsibilities shall include:
1.Develop plans for community recreation by assessing the needs of the community and by
considering their wishes.
2. Explore ways of providing as many recreational opportunities as possible. This may
include, but shall not be limited to, working with neighboring communities, applying for
grants, and organizing fundraisers.
3.Submit an annual recreation budget to City Council. Based on that budget, expendituresof City funds by the commission for recreational purposes shall be permitted with approvalby the City Administrator.
4.Monitor recreational programs and locate and select suitable staff for all programs.
5.Promote the use of City recreational facilities. Any such use shall be in accordance with
current regulations of the City of Falcon Heights.
6.Study and make recommendations concerning park improvements.
MEMBERSHIP TERMS & ORGANIZATION
The formal commission membership consists of seven commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor and
approved by the Council. The term of office for all commissioners shall be three years. Except for
appointments to fill a vacancy, an appointment in any year shall be deemed effective as of January 1 of
such year for purposes of computing the term. No member shall serve more than two consecutive three-
year terms.
All seven commissioners have one vote each and all can introduce motions. For purposes of leading the meeting, the chair, or in the absence of the chair, the vice-chair will be considered the chairperson. In the absence of the chair and vice-chair, the Commission shall name an acting chair for the duration of the meeting. The commission shall elect a chairperson from among its appointed members for a term of one year. The commission may create and fill other offices as determined necessary, also, with a term of one year.
Commission members shall be subject to removal for cause, by a four-fifths vote of the City Council.
Failure to attend meetings regularly shall be one basis for removal.
a. Filling in time before a scheduled item, i.e., a public hearing.
b. Grouping several items to best make use of consultant time.
c. Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting
specifically, to provide input on an item.
Process - Regular Commission Meetings
1.For these proceedings the commission will use the 'open discussion' procedure.That is, discussion is open to any member before or after a motion is made. This privilege is also extended tothe Staff Liaison and any of the consultants who may have an interest in or can contribute to the item at hand.
2.At the discretion of the chair, this privilege is also extended to those members of the audience who wish toprovide input. The chair may also rule out of order any input felt to be redundant, superfluous or irrelevant.
3.The chair can make liberal use of the "unanimous consent" procedure. That is, items that in the judgment
of the chair are likely to be unanimously approved, can be introduced for approval with the statement "If there
are no objections, ... stands approved (or denied)." If any commissioner has an objection, then the item reverts
to the standard motion procedure. This "unanimous consent" procedure cannot be used for items requiringformal votes, i.e. resolutions.
4.The standard motion procedure is changed to not require a second. A motion need only be made to beconsidered. This also applies to amendments.
5.To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered at a time and that amendment must begermane to the motion. An amendment cannot itself be amended. If a change to an amendment is deemed
appropriate, the amendment should be withdrawn and reintroduced accordingly.
6.The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with enough clarity that the individual votes can be
recorded in the minutes. If in doubt, the secretary can request a clarification.
7.If the commission action is the result of a resident request and that request is denied in whole or in part,reasons of fact supporting the denial will be made part of the public record.
8.No commission meeting will extend beyond 10:00 P.M. except by unanimous vote. This rule is not subjectto the modification or suspension provisions of the Standing Rules.
9.The commission shall hold scheduled meetings, not less than one per calendar quarter.
1.To be considered, an item must be on the agenda and the agenda must be distributed to all the commissionmembers and any other persons having responsibility for an item at least three working days prior to themeeting. Distribution may be made by electronic media, including the city website. An agenda can be
modified with addenda by a majority vote but this should be used only for minor items or items with extreme
time constraints.
2.Since there may be an audience not familiar with each item, the chair, or person appointed by the chair, will
give a brief explanation of each item as it is addressed.
3.The order of items on the agenda need not be followed absolutely. Thechair may adjust the order in the interest of:
RULES
Agenda
City of Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Commission Standing Rules, Revised 2023
ADOPTION/MODIFICATION/SUSPENSION
These rules with the exception of the mandatory 10:00 P.M. adjournment, can be adopted, modified or
suspended in whole or in part by a 3/4 vote of the commission. If suspended, they are automatically reinstated
at the next meeting. Should they be suspended or a situation occurs that is not covered by the standing rules,
Sikkink's Seven Motion System (attached) will apply.
ANNUAL REVIEW
These rules will be reviewed annually in January.
INTERPRETATION
The chair will interpret the rules. However, the chair's interpretation can be appealed by any
commission member and can be overruled by a majority vote.
City of Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Commission Standing Rules, Revised 2023
SIKKINK’S SEVEN MOTION SYSTEM
General Rules for a Simplified System of Parliamentary Procedure
1. The purpose of this decision making system is to allow efficient decision making that
represents a majority position. Any motion, request, discussion or proposal, which seems
to have as its purpose unreasonable delay, manipulation, or the goal of serving individual
ends rather than group ends, can be ruled out of order by the chair. Such a ruling by the
chair will be subject to the motion called appeal.
2. Free and open discussions are valued in this decision making system. For that reason,
most motions are discussable and the motion to restrict discussion requires a 2/3 vote in
order to pass. In recognizing persons for discussion, the chair first recognizes the person
who made the motion, next recognizes other persons and always recognizes a person who
has not spoken over a person who has already participated in the discussion. As far as
possible, the chair should try to alternately recognize persons representing different
viewpoints.
3. In examining the chart on the following page, you will note that five of the seven motions
are amendable. However, only one amendment at a time may be considered. As soon as
that amendment is passed or defeated, another amendment may be proposed.
4. The number in front of the motion listed indicates the rank of each motion. Thus,
#1 – General motions are lowest in rank, and #7 – Restrict Debate motions are highest in
rank. Two rules apply:
(1) You usually cannot consider two motions of the same rank at the same time, and
(2) If a motion of one rank is being considered, a motion of the same rank or lower
rank is usually out of order, but a motion of higher rank is in order.
While these rules generally apply, the chair may allow some flexibility in certain
circumstances. These situations almost always occur with motions #5, 6 and 7. For
example, if #7 - “Restrict Discussion” is being discussed and a member wants a secret
ballot vote on the matter, Request, while lower in rank, could be used to accomplish this
purpose. The chair is allowed to make all decisions on exceptions, but all such decisions
are subject to appeal.
Type of Motion/Rank PurposeApplies To What Situations Needs Needs Can Be Amendable Vote 7. Restrict Discussion (highest rank) To stop or limit discussion All discussable motions Yes Yes Yes Yes 2/3 6. Appeal To let the group vote on a chair’s decision To decision of the chairperson No Yes Yes No Majority 5. Request Not a motion but a way to question, challenge, or seek help Any appropriate situation No No No No Chair decides subject to appeal 4. Postpone To delay action on any general motion to a future time General motions Yes Yes Yes Yes Majority3. Refer To have a general motion studied by a committee General motions Yes Yes Yes Yes Majority2. Meeting Termination To recess during a meeting or to end a meeting Made to recess or adjourn Yes Yes Yes Yes Majority 1. General (lowest rank) To bring up business for majority decisions by the group For doing business Yes Yes Yes Yes Majority
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REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota
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Item 2023 Summer Programming and printed 2023 Programming Guide
Description
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, deteriorating facilities, and staffing issues, the City
had to cut back on some of its summer programming in 2022. The 2022 Summer
Programming Guide is attached merely as a reference so that we may determine
programming to be offered this summer and draft a 2023 Summer Programming
Guide.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) • 2022 Summer Programming Guide
• Programming ideas (working list from previous PARC meetings)
Action(s)
Requested
Determine 2023 Summer Programming so that a 2023 Programming Guide can be
created and published in the City’s Spring newsletter to be mailed to residents in
March.
Meeting Date February 6, 2023
Agenda Item E3
Attachment • 2023 Summer Programming Guide
• Programming ideas (working list)
Submitted By Kelly Nelson
Assistant to the City Administrator
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1. Online - www.falconheights.org -> Residents -> Parks and Recreation
2. Mail to City Hall: 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., Falcon Heights, MN 55113
3. Fax: 651-792-7610
4. Email the form to mail@falconheights.org, subject “Summer Programs”.
Printable form can be found at www.falconheights.org -> Residents ->
Parks and Recreation
Registration Information
Pre-registration is required for all recreation programs. Registration can be completed
online or in-person and the deadline is June 10, 2022. All registrations received after that time will be charged a late fee of $5.00 and are subject to course availability.
Programs are subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient enrollment. If neces-
sary, cancellation notifications will be sent in the beginning of June. For any ques-
tions, please call City Hall at 651-792-7600.
Register Online
Online registration begins on Friday, April 8, 2022. Online payment must be complet-ed through AllPaid. Once programs are selected they will be automatically totaled at the bottom of the page. If the web page does not lead you to the AllPaid page, your
registration information will not be sent to staff. You will receive a confirmation email
from staff once your registration has been processed. If you have any questions
about the registration process please call City Hall at 651-792-7600.
Waiting List
Parks and Recreation staff will accept your child’s name and phone number to add to
the waiting list for any class that is full. You will be contacted if we can accept your child into a program.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to Falcon Heights residents who are in need and who
qualify. Scholarships are up to half off course costs. Contact the Falcon Heights City
Hall directly if you have questions. Scholarships are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
WEATHER HOTLINE: 651.792.7607
Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation programs may be canceled when dangerous weather conditions are reported in the area. Call the Weather Hotline 15 minutes prior to your class time to confirm cancellations via a recorded message. Notifications will
also be posted on the City Facebook Page.
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The City of Falcon Heights was granted the Target Soccer grant in 2018. In an effort to
promote our city’s soccer program, these funds will be used to offer scholarships for
families that register more than one child in soccer programming.
If registering more than one child for a soccer program, please call City Hall to be eligi-ble for no – cost registration for second child participant. Registration will be reflected on lesser or equal valued program. Scholarship is based on a first come, first serve basis.
Mini Soccer with Parents
Mini Soccer provides an introduction into the basics of soccer. Kids will learn basic skills
like passing, shooting, and dribbling through fun games and drills. Parents will have the opportunity to assist their kids with games and drills during classes. Classes are kept small to provide as much individual attention as possible.
Super Soccer
Program is designed for participants regardless of their skills/abilities. Learn dribbling,
passing, and shooting through fun, interactive drills and scrimmages with an emphasis on having fun and teamwork!
Blast ball
Blast ball is a great introduction to a bat and ball sport. Blast ball concentrates on offen-
sive play by using a larger foam ball and bat with the tee, creating a greater connection
with every swing. With a sound-making first base, children won’t forget to run to first
base after they hit! Blast ball teaches all five basic fundamentals: hitting, throwing,
catching, running and fielding.
Classes must meet minimum of 6 participants to avoid cancellation.
Age Day Date Time Cost Location
3-5
yrs.
M June 20-
July 25
5:00PM-
5:45PM
$35 Community Park
Age Day Date Time Cost Location
5-7
yrs.
M &
W
June 20-
July 27
6:00PM-
6:50PM
$53 Community Park
Age Day Date Time Cost Location
3-5 T June 21-July 5:00PM- $38 Community
3-5
yrs.
W June 22–
July27
5:00PM–
5:45PM
$38 Community
Park
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Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation once again teams up with USTA! Our Parks &
Rec Department has joined with the United States Tennis Association to create
curriculum designed for youth and adults. Whether you are a beginner or an inter-
mediate player with experience, our courses are designed to learn skills, play
games and understand the fundamentals of the game all while being age appropri-
ate.
Age Day Date Time Cost Location
5-7 yrs. M&W June 20-July
27
5:00PM-
5:50PM
$57 Community
Park
7-9 yrs. M&W June 20-July
27
6:00PM-
6:50PM
$57 Community
Park
10-13
yrs.
M&W June 20-July
27
7:00PM-
7:50PM
$57 Community
Park
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Summer Discovery Playground
Come join your friends and our friendly staff twice a week for tons of fun activities
at our parks this summer! Participants will engage in fun games, crafts and other
themed activities. Groups will be separated by age for some activities, if appropri-
ate. Participants must be four years old before the program starts. This is our most
popular neighborhood camp, so sign-up early!
Parents please sign in/out each day. Parents have the option to drop off your child
at a later time if given prior approval from the head staff leader.
Please bring a nut free snack, water bottle, sunscreen and dress your child
according to the weather.
6 WEEK PROGRAM:
Age Day Date Time Cost Location
4-12
yrs.
M & W June 20-
July 27
12:30PM-
2:30 PM
$155 Community Park
Classes Offered in 2022
1). Mini Soccer with Parents
Mondays, June 20-July 25 from 5:00 to 5:45 PM
$35.00
(Skyhawks is offering Soccer Tots from 5/7/23-5/28-23, for Pre-K kids in Vadnais Heights. Cost is $85!)
Ages 3- 5
At Community Park
(We had 12 participants in 2022).
2). Super Soccer on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:50 PM at Community Park
June 20 – July 28
$53; ages 5 to 7.
We had 8 registered in 2022.
3). Blast Ball
Ages 3 to 5
Offered classes on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:45 PM at Community Park; ran June 21-July 26 and cost was
$38. There was not enough interest to do two separate sessions (must have 6+ participants).
The other session offered was on Wednesdays from 5:00-5:45 PM at Community Park for 3-5 years from
June 22-July 27; $38 . Combined groups into one with a total of 6 participants.
(Notes from 2022: most difficult class to teach because of the young age group and their shortened
attention spans)
4). Summer Discovery Playground
Was for ages 4 to 12, held on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 20 through July 27, from 12:30 to
2:30 PM at Community Park. Cost was $55.
This was full with 10 participants
(Notes from 2022: do 4 hours per day, 2x per week; do a different theme each day with related
activities; it was 2 hours in 2021 and 2022 and it’s not enough time to fit everything in using the old, 4-
hour curriculum; price should be raised to $200+, which is about $8/day for the 4-hour classes). Staff
suggested CTC host this class as their play area is nicer.
5). TENNIS
Ages 5 to 7 was on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 5:50 at Community Park from June 20-July
27
(had 5 enrolled last year) $57
Ages 7-9 group was on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:50 at Community Park from June 20-
July 27; $57. 4 participants in 2022.
Ages 10 to 13 group, was on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 to 7:50 at Community Park from June
20-July 27
We could combine Soccer and T-Ball into one program ---Peewee Sports---3 to 5-year-olds??
Working List of Activity Ideas for Summer 2023
Dungeons and Dragons camp – likely suitable for ages 9 and up; Maple Grove has a 12 to 18 Club
ABOUT THIS CAMP:
A perfect summer camp for kids with wild, inventive imagination, our Dungeons and Dragons camp will introduce your youngsters
to the world of this intensely popular role-playing game! We will create our own characters and make our own costumes, before
sitting down to an actual Dungeons and Dragons mini-campaign. A perfect introduction to the game, this camp is also fun for more
experienced adventurers as well.
POWER OF STEAM:
ALL Inspire Lab Camps are “fueled” by STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Each day will have a combination of
these all centered around activities and creation. Project based learning engages all forms of learners and it makes for a fun
environment in which kids don’t even realize how much they are absorbing...because it is all in the form of FUN!SCHEDULE: 9am -
12pm each day
Badminton
Board games
Chess Club -Whether you consider yourself a beginner or intermediate player, join this class to meet and
interact with other chess players. You will learn the basic rules and strategies of chess. Roseville
Community Ed. charges $139 for 40-minute weekly classes running 1/11-5/10. Falcon Heights
Elementary offers a class for K-6 that is 13 weekly 45-minute sessions. Cost is $115.
--In addition to chess, we could also teach Checkers, Backgammon, etc. and do one week of each. We
could potentially do this in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Dance
Bocce
Mixed Up Activity Days to include, for example: tie dye, Stomp Rockets, scavenger hunt, beaded animal
keychains craft, slime, etc.). This could be done at picnic tables at Community Park or at CTC
(Commonwealth Terrace Co-Op).
Court Sports: Learn a trio of sports played on various courts (i.e. pickle ball, tennis, volleyball and
basketball; one week per sport). Community Park or CTC. Brimhall will offer Multi-Sports Sampler,
which will be for one hour, on Tuesdays in March. The four sessions are for K-6 and will cost $55. Are
your kids getting their 60 minutes of active play a day? Can’t decide which sport you like best? Learn a
variety of new sports and games with our Multi-Sports Sampler. Sports may include Lacrosse, Floor
Hockey, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Baseball and/or other sports over 4 weeks with a focus on the
importance of sportsmanship, cooperation and team play. Don't miss this enriching camp that includes
instruction, games and a whole lot of fun
Nature Sessions: One course is on bird-watching, one on bugs, one on butterflies with an emphasis on
monarchs, etc.
-Tennis
-Mini Soccer
-Super Soccer
-Blast Ball
-Discovery Playground
RevSports (Roseville) offers basketball, soccer and volleyball to youth. Classes are about double what
we charge (approx. $65+ for four, 40-minute classes).
Anything but a Brush – “Come join our painting class, Anything but a Brush, where we will paint
masterpieces with anything but a paint brush, allowing artists to explore different textures and
techniques.” Roseville Comm. Ed offers three sessions of this for free. Sessions are 1.5 hours long and
offered to K-6. Falcon Heights Elementary offers one session that lasts 1.5 hours and charges $19.
Wings of Fire Camp
Grades 2-6 Calling all dragon lovers! Join us as we explore this series of fantasy novels through themed
crafts, games, and snacks. Wings of Fire fans unite! 4 Sessions | Mon-Thu, 4/17-4/20 | 4:00-5:15pm |
$39
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REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item 2023 Goals/Priorities
Description The COVID-19 pandemic put a lot of parks planning, goals, and other initiatives on
hold. Staff would like to revisit the City’s 2019 Strategic Plan, looking at it as
inspiration to pull from to help finalize the Parks and Recreation Commission’s goals for 2023.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) City of Falcon Heights Strategic Plan 2019 Working List of Parks and Recreation Goals for 2023
Action(s) Requested Staff recommends reviewing the 2019 Strategic Plan and the goals recorded on the Commission’s working list of 2023 goals, which are both attached. The Commission should establish final goals and priorities for 2023 at the next PARC meeting on 3.6.23.
Meeting Date February 6, 2023
Agenda Item E4
Attachment -City of Falcon Heights 2019 StrategicPlan -2023 Goals List
Submitted By Kelly Nelson Assistant to the City Administrator
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
2023 PARC GOALS (Working List; Not Final)
1). Develop a fall event
2). Host an event in the spring at City Hall in place of Snowstravaganza that was not held in the winter.
Or, enhance Spring Ahead event.
3). Draft and implement a weather and discipline policy for summer/fall programming, which parents
acknowledge and agree to.
4). Develop marketing strategies to expand the areas and people we currently reach to promote City
events and programming to.
5). To have regular meetings of the Park and Recreation Commission, having quorum at least every
quarter.
6). To create an event calendar
7). To bring back the 5K or some type of fun run
8). To visit/revisit area park buildings to gain knowledge in order to improve our own building at
Community Park.
9). To do a park audit, looking at the amenities we currently have and to determine areas we can
improve upon.
10). To study the ice rink’s use at Curtiss Field and look for improvements for 2024.
11). To develop one goal per each of the categories that PARC advises on (public parks, facilities, and
rec programming).
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REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION
City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________
Item 2023 Community Garden Selection Policy
Description Develop a formalized policy to outline how preference is determined for the
Community Garden plots.
Currently, it is stated as this on the City’s website:
Returning gardeners are given priority. If plots are open, they are assigned on
a first come, first served basis with preference given in the following order: 1)
Falcon Heights apartment and townhome residents 2) Other Falcon Heights
residents 3) Non-Falcon Heights residents.
Staff has interpreted that to mean that plots are assigned in the following order, but a formal policy would be helpful to publish and adhere to.
•FH renters/tenants already on the waiting list
•FH renters/tenants (not yet on the waiting list; a new request)
•FH residents on the waiting list
•FH residents (not yet on the waiting list; a new request)
•All other individuals on the waiting list
•All other individuals interested (not yet on the waiting list; a new request)
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s) Requested Staff recommends reviewing the selection process that is posted online and stated
above and establishing a formal policy that isn’t left up to staff’s interpretation.
Meeting Date February 6, 2023
Agenda Item E5
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Kelly Nelson
Assistant to the City Administrator
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