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Home My WebLink AboutPaid Parking Keyword 20240816113720,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_61.eml State Fair Task Force, Attached is the meeting packet for next Wednesday. It's a pretty light meeting with the main focus on how we want to collect data from experiences surrounding the 2024 Fair. I know some are getting out of town for the end of summer/start of the Fair, so let me know if you can't make it. Enjoy the quiet weekend before the fun begins! Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 "The City that Soars" "Families, Fields and Fair" Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, August 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 17, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post-State Fair Survey / Feedback 2. “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update i. Final Fair Preparation Updates G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: September 18, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Thursday July 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:32 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter _x___ Secretary Johnson _x_(arrived after roll call) Allard __x__(arrived after roll call) May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member Mielke_____ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion by Georgianna APPROVED 8-0 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 20, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 8-0 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Law Enforcement Durin Fair- Deputy Brodin present i. Discussed typical process for enforcement during fair ii. Concerned about no parking areas and options to enforce iii. Supports use of hang tags or stickers to aid Sherriff’s office 2. Car shows i. MSRA: Back to the 50’s Recap – June 21-23, 2024 Approx 11,000 cars 1. http://msrabacktothe50s.com has data 2. Hausman mentioned fewer idling cars this year. However bad weather meant less cars overall 2 3. Parking changes included no sleeping in cars while waiting in line. ii. Street Machine Nationals – June 19-21, 2024 much smaller event that the MSRA event 1. 1965 and newer cars 2. Additional police enforcement F. District 10 Como Fair Group Request introduction- Kate McCreight and Cindy Mitch 1. Chairperson McGarthwaite mentioned she is aware of Kate and Cindy’s efforts to improve communication in the Como Park area 2. District 10 website has a virtual newsletter and emails specifically to allow communication in the neighborhood 3. One option is to try to locate the list is: https://district10comopark.org G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. P. Mielke has been assigned to the task force 2. Parking i. Commercial Parking 1. Discussed the drafted ordinance by staff 2. Should have insurance, meets regulations, public safety is evaluated, no past history of violations 3. Awareness of who is managing the commercial lots. 4. Cost should be minimal, since business often replace their revenue lost during the State Fair by parking cars. 5. Recommend looking over the guidelines of other cities (included) to determine what might be recommended 6. Specifically, issues were noted with traffic backing up on to Larpenteur off of Amber Union’s paid parking lot. ii. Resident Parking iii. Street Parking 1. Temporary Signage 1. Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage 2. Confirmed recommendation for Public Works to add temporary signs and markings on the curbs to reduce environmental impact of flaking permanent paint 2. Permits 1. Recommendation to either produce wither a cling sticker for the window or a hangtag to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers. 3. State Fair Resource Guide i. Vice Chairperson Porter spearheaded that the resource guide could be trifold and include more information and offered to aid in completion 3 ii. No other concerns about the guide for this year. Recommendations to include information previously discussed. H. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Liaison Report i. Pedicab Ordinances 1. Ordinance passed at July meeting I. ADJOURN 7:50PM Next regular meeting date: August 31st, 2024 at 6:30pm 4 Item Post-State Fair Survey Description Following the State Fair, the City has run a survey the past two years to provide data on the resident experience of the Fair. In 2022, the City also hosted a resident town hall meeting to hear from residents on the Fair. The Task Force will be asked to review the draft survey and give feedback to staff on what questions you’d like to know more about. The Task Force will also be asked whether we should solicit feedback in other manners, such as in-person. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Draft 2024 State Fair Survey Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the data collection process following the 2024 Minnesota State Fair Meeting Date August 21, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Item “Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution Description The State Fair has once again provided the City with 200 signs that can be placed in yards to remind visitors that they are guests. As with 2023, we have offered to place signs in residents yards if they sign up. In the first 24 hours, we’ve received 55 sign requests. To help staff with preparation, we’ll see if any volunteers from the Task Force would be open to grabbing a few signs to place in yards that asked for them. Any the Task Force can’t do will be handled by staff. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members willing to volunteer to grab some signs for distribution. Meeting Date August 21, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 13 20240816113720,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_62.eml State Fair Task Force, Attached is the meeting packet for next Wednesday. It's a pretty light meeting with the main focus on how we want to collect data from experiences surrounding the 2024 Fair. I know some are getting out of town for the end of summer/start of the Fair, so let me know if you can't make it. Enjoy the quiet weekend before the fun begins! Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 "The City that Soars" "Families, Fields and Fair" Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, August 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 17, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post-State Fair Survey / Feedback 2. “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update i. Final Fair Preparation Updates G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: September 18, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Thursday July 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:32 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter _x___ Secretary Johnson _x_(arrived after roll call) Allard __x__(arrived after roll call) May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member Mielke_____ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion by Georgianna APPROVED 8-0 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 20, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 8-0 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Law Enforcement Durin Fair- Deputy Brodin present i. Discussed typical process for enforcement during fair ii. Concerned about no parking areas and options to enforce iii. Supports use of hang tags or stickers to aid Sherriff’s office 2. Car shows i. MSRA: Back to the 50’s Recap – June 21-23, 2024 Approx 11,000 cars 1. http://msrabacktothe50s.com has data 2. Hausman mentioned fewer idling cars this year. However bad weather meant less cars overall 2 3. Parking changes included no sleeping in cars while waiting in line. ii. Street Machine Nationals – June 19-21, 2024 much smaller event that the MSRA event 1. 1965 and newer cars 2. Additional police enforcement F. District 10 Como Fair Group Request introduction- Kate McCreight and Cindy Mitch 1. Chairperson McGarthwaite mentioned she is aware of Kate and Cindy’s efforts to improve communication in the Como Park area 2. District 10 website has a virtual newsletter and emails specifically to allow communication in the neighborhood 3. One option is to try to locate the list is: https://district10comopark.org G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. P. Mielke has been assigned to the task force 2. Parking i. Commercial Parking 1. Discussed the drafted ordinance by staff 2. Should have insurance, meets regulations, public safety is evaluated, no past history of violations 3. Awareness of who is managing the commercial lots. 4. Cost should be minimal, since business often replace their revenue lost during the State Fair by parking cars. 5. Recommend looking over the guidelines of other cities (included) to determine what might be recommended 6. Specifically, issues were noted with traffic backing up on to Larpenteur off of Amber Union’s paid parking lot. ii. Resident Parking iii. Street Parking 1. Temporary Signage 1. Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage 2. Confirmed recommendation for Public Works to add temporary signs and markings on the curbs to reduce environmental impact of flaking permanent paint 2. Permits 1. Recommendation to either produce wither a cling sticker for the window or a hangtag to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers. 3. State Fair Resource Guide i. Vice Chairperson Porter spearheaded that the resource guide could be trifold and include more information and offered to aid in completion 3 ii. No other concerns about the guide for this year. Recommendations to include information previously discussed. H. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Liaison Report i. Pedicab Ordinances 1. Ordinance passed at July meeting I. ADJOURN 7:50PM Next regular meeting date: August 31st, 2024 at 6:30pm 4 Item Post-State Fair Survey Description Following the State Fair, the City has run a survey the past two years to provide data on the resident experience of the Fair. In 2022, the City also hosted a resident town hall meeting to hear from residents on the Fair. The Task Force will be asked to review the draft survey and give feedback to staff on what questions you’d like to know more about. The Task Force will also be asked whether we should solicit feedback in other manners, such as in-person. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Draft 2024 State Fair Survey Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the data collection process following the 2024 Minnesota State Fair Meeting Date August 21, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Item “Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution Description The State Fair has once again provided the City with 200 signs that can be placed in yards to remind visitors that they are guests. As with 2023, we have offered to place signs in residents yards if they sign up. In the first 24 hours, we’ve received 55 sign requests. To help staff with preparation, we’ll see if any volunteers from the Task Force would be open to grabbing a few signs to place in yards that asked for them. Any the Task Force can’t do will be handled by staff. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members willing to volunteer to grab some signs for distribution. Meeting Date August 21, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 13 20240820113920,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Rice Davis riceldavis@gmail.com_63.eml Hi Ricé, If you want to edit, feel free to make some changes here and I can include it in the packet. Jack From: Falcon Heights, MN <falconheights@falconheights.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:37 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Corrections to 7/17/24 State Fair Task Force minutes Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Message submitted from the <Falcon Heights, MN> website. Site Visitor Name: Ricé Davis Site Visitor Email: riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> I have many grammatical and spelling corrections to these minutes. I do not want to take up valuable time at the 8/21/2024 meeting. How best to handle this? City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Thursday July 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter </_x___ < Secretary Johnson _x_(arrived after roll call) Allard __x__(arrived after roll call)May __x__ Brace ___x_Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member <Mielke_____ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Georgianna APPROVED 8-0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 20, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 8-0 NEW BUSINESS Law Enforcement Durin Fair- Deputy Brodin present Discussed typical process for enforcement during fair Concerned about no parking areas and options to enforce Supports use of hang tags or stickers to aid Sherriff’s office Car shows MSRA: Back to the 50’s Recap – June 21-23, 2024 Approx 11,000 cars http://msrabacktothe50s.comhttp://msrabacktothe50s.com has data Hausman mentioned fewer idling cars this year. However bad weather meant less cars overall Parking changes included no sleeping in cars while waiting in line. Street Machine Nationals – June 19-21, 2024 much smaller event that the MSRA event 1965 and newer cars </w Additional police enforcement District 10 Como Fair Group Request introduction- Kate McCreight and Cindy Mitch Chairperson McGarthwaite mentioned she is aware of Kate and Cindy’s efforts to improve communication in the Como Park area District 10 website has a virtual newsletter and emails specifically to allow communication in the neighborhood One option is to try to locate the list is: https://district10comopark.orghttps://district10comopark.org INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Liaison P. Mielke has been assigned to the task force Parking Commercial Parking Discussed the drafted ordinance by staff Should have insurance, meets regulations, public safety is evaluated, no past history of violations Awareness of who is managing the commercial lots. Cost should be minimal, since business often replace their revenue lost during the State Fair by parking cars. Recommend looking over the guidelines of other cities (included) to determine what might be recommended Specifically, issues were noted with traffic backing up on to Larpenteur off of Amber Union’s paid parking lot. < Resident Parking Street Parking Temporary Signage Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage Confirmed recommendation for Public Works to add temporary signs and markings on the curbs to reduce environmental impact of flaking permanent paint Permits Recommendation to either produce wither a cling sticker for the window or a hangtag to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers. State Fair Resource Guide Vice Chairperson Porter spearheaded that the resource guide could be trifold and include more information and offered to aid in completion No other concerns about the guide for this year. Recommendations to include information previously discussed. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff Liaison Report Pedicab Ordinances Ordinance passed at July meeting ADJOURN 7:50PM Next regular meeting date: August 31st, 2024 at 6:30pm 20240820120136,Rice Davis riceldavis@gmail.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_64.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. GoggleDocx new to me. Hope I did this correctly. Ricé Davis 1407 California Avenue West Falcon Heights, MN 55108-2103 651-644-4602/home 651-308-6810/cell riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> On Tue, Aug 20, 2024 11:39 AM, Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Ricé, If you want to edit, feel free to make some changes here and I can include it in the packet. Jack From: Falcon Heights, MN <falconheights@falconheights.org<mailto:falconheights@falconheights.org>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:37 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Corrections to 7/17/24 State Fair Task Force minutes Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Message submitted from the <Falcon Heights, MN> website. Site Visitor Name: Ricé Davis Site Visitor Email: riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> I have many grammatical and spelling corrections to these minutes. I do not want to take up valuable time at the 8/21/2024 meeting. How best to handle this? City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Thursday July 17, 2024 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter _x___ Secretary Johnson _x_(arrived after roll call) Allard __x__(arrived after roll call)May __x__ Brace ___x_Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member Mielke_____ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Georgianna APPROVED 8-0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 20, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 8-0 NEW BUSINESS Law Enforcement Durin Fair- Deputy Brodin present Discussed typical process for enforcement during fair Concerned about no parking areas and options to enforce Supports use of hang tags or stickers to aid Sherriff’s office Car shows MSRA: Back to the 50’s Recap – June 21-23, 2024 Approx 11,000 cars http://msrabacktothe50s.comhttp://msrabacktothe50s.com has data Hausman mentioned fewer idling cars this year. However bad weather meant less cars overall Parking changes included no sleeping in cars while waiting in line. Street Machine Nationals – June 19-21, 2024 much smaller event that the MSRA event 1965 and newer cars Additional police enforcement District 10 Como Fair Group Request introduction- Kate McCreight and Cindy Mitch Chairperson McGarthwaite mentioned she is aware of Kate and Cindy’s efforts to improve communication in the Como Park area District 10 website has a virtual newsletter and emails specifically to allow communication in the neighborhood One option is to try to locate the list is: https://district10comopark.orghttps://district10comopark.org INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Liaison P. Mielke has been assigned to the task force Parking Commercial Parking Discussed the drafted ordinance by staff Should have insurance, meets regulations, public safety is evaluated, no past history of violations Awareness of who is managing the commercial lots. Cost should be minimal, since business often replace their revenue lost during the State Fair by parking cars. Recommend looking over the guidelines of other cities (included) to determine what might be recommended Specifically, issues were noted with traffic backing up on to Larpenteur off of Amber Union’s paid parking lot. Resident Parking Street Parking Temporary Signage Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage Confirmed recommendation for Public Works to add temporary signs and markings on the curbs to reduce environmental impact of flaking permanent paint Permits Recommendation to either produce wither a cling sticker for the window or a hangtag to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers. State Fair Resource Guide Vice Chairperson Porter spearheaded that the resource guide could be trifold and include more information and offered to aid in completion No other concerns about the guide for this year. Recommendations to include information previously discussed. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS< Staff Liaison Report Pedicab Ordinances Ordinance passed at July meeting ADJOURN 7:50PM Next regular meeting date: August 31st, 2024 at 6:30pm than 21, delete of the Fair. When referring to the Fair, capitalize the "F". delete Paula suggested immediate and surrounding neighborhoods. 20240820120712,_Rice Davis (via Google Docs)_ riceldavis@gmail.com,jack.linehan@falconheights.org_65.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Rice Davis attached a document [Header profile photo] Rice Davis (riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>) has attached the following document: [https://ssl.gstatic.com/docs/doclist/images/mediatype/icon_1_document_x64.png]01 Falcon Heights meeting minutes.July2024 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA You have received this email because riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> shared a document with you from Google Docs. [Google] <https://www.google.com/> 01 Falcon Heights meeting minutes.July2024 CityofFalconHeights 2024StateFairTaskForceMeeting CityHall 2077LarpenteurAvenueWest MINUTES ThursdayJuly17,2024 6:30p.m. A. CALLTOORDER: 6:32p.m. B. ROLLCALL: ChairpersonMcGarthwaite__x__ ViceChairpersonPorter_x___ SecretaryJohnson_x_(arrivedafterrollcall) Allard__x__(arrivedafterrollcall) May__x__ Brace___x_ Prather____x__ Davis___x_ Paulus_x___ Hausman_x__ StaffLiaisonJackLinehan__ x__ CityCouncilMember Mielke_____ Votingmembers.9Present. 5RequiredforaQuorum. Quorum hasbeenachieved. C. APPROVALOFAGENDA 1. MotionbyGeorgiannaAPPROVED8-0 D. APPROVALOFMINUTES 1. June20,2024MinutesA PPROVED8-0 E. NEWBUSINESS 1. LawEnforcementDurinFair-DeputyBrodinpresent i. Discussedtypicalprocessforenforcementduringfair ii. Concernedaboutnoparkingareasandoptionstoenforce iii. Supportsuseofhangt agsorstickerstoaidSherriff’soffice 2. Carshows i. MSRA: Backtothe50’sRecap–June21-23,2024Approx11,000cars 1. http://msrabacktothe50s.comhasdata 2. Hausmanmentionedfeweridlingcarsthisyear. Howeverbad weathermeantlesscarsoverall 3. Parkingchangesincludednosleepingincarswhilewaitingin line. ii. StreetMachineNationals–June19-21,2024muchsmallereventthatthe MSRAevent 1. 1965andnewercars 2. Additionalpoliceenforcement F. District10ComoFairGroupRequestintroduction-KateMcCreightandCindyMitch 1. ChairpersonMcGarthwaitementionedsheisawareofKateandCindy’sefforts toimprovecommunicationint heComoParkarea 2. District10websitehasavirtualnewsletterandemailsspecificallytoallow communicationintheneighborhood 3. Oneoptionistotrytolocatethelistis: https://district10comopark.org G. INFORMATIONANDANNOUNCEMENTS 1. CityCouncilLiaison i. P .Mielkehasbeenassignedtothetaskforce 2. Parking i. CommercialParking 1. Discussedthedraftedordinancebystaff 2. Shouldhaveinsurance,meetsregu lations,publicsafetyis evaluated,nopasthistoryofviolations 3. Awarenessofwhoismanagingthecommerciallots. 4. Costshouldbeminimal,sincebusinessoftenreplacetheirrevenue lostduringtheStateFairbyparkingca rs. 5. Recommendlookingovertheguidelinesofothercities(included) todeterminewhatmightberecommended 6. Specifically,issueswerenotedwithtrafficbackinguponto LarpenteuroffofAmberUnion’spaidparkinglot. ii. ResidentParking iii. StreetParking 1. TemporarySignage 1. Confirmationthatallpreviouslymentionedcornersand park-ablesidesarecoveredbysignage 2. ConfirmedrecommendationforPublicWorkstoadd temporarysignsandmarkingsonthecurbstoreduce environmentalimpactofflakingpermanentpaint 2. Permits 1. Recommendationtoeitherproducewitheraclingsticker forthewindoworahangtagtoreduceattemptsatforgery andincreasevisibilityforofficers. 3. StateFairResourceGuide i. ViceChairpersonPorterspearheadedthattheresourceguidecouldbe trifoldandincludemoreinformationandofferedtoaidincompletion ii. Nootherconcernsabouttheguideforthisyear. Recommendationsto includeinformationpreviouslydiscussed. H. INFORMATIONANDANNOUNCEMENTS 1. StaffLiaisonReport i. PedicabOrdinances 1. OrdinancepassedatJu lymeeting I. ADJOURN7:50PM Nextregularmeetingdate:August31st,2024at6:30pm 20240905155529,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_mary.gui834@gmail.com_ mary.gui834@gmail.com, FH Mail mail@falconheigh_11.eml Hi Mary, I want to apologize for the delay in response. Accepting payment for parking is a violation of multiple city regulations. First, the attached policy from our administrative manual was adopted by the City Council in the 1990s and is enforceable by petty misdemeanor. It is the long-standing regulation that paid parking is not allowed in Falcon Heights. It would be more easily enforceable as an ordinance in the City Code, which our State Fair Task Force is working to codify. They are also working on creating a licensing system for commercial parking, and those in violation of having a license would face a significant fine per vehicle parked. The license would only be available in commercially zoned districts. Secondly, Falcon Heights Municipal Code Chapter 113, Subdivision II – Off-Street Parking, Sec.113-310 – Residential Districts prohibits more than 4 cars parked per household in our residential areas. Additionally, it does not allow parking on grass, which violators of the ordinance tend to do. Finally, Sec. 113-391 - Home Occupations requires businesses operating from home need to obtain a license. We have defined the selling of parking spaces for commercial use as qualifying as a home occupation. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Falcon Heights, MN <falconheights@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:23 AM To: FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; Hannah B. Lynch <hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org> Subject: *NEW SUBMISSION* Code Violation Form Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Code Violation Form Submission #: 3438778 IP Address: 97.116.104.235 Submission Date: 08/29/2024 11:23 Survey Time: 5 minutes, 47 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Address of Violation In the neighborhood just a few blocks from the state fair entrance. , Where on the property is the violation located? Driveways. Describe the violation with as much detail as possible. Explain the location if address is unknown. I am wondering if the city code says anywhere that sale of private driveways during the state fair is illegal. I have seen that parking on lawns, use of advertising and banners, or renting yards to vendors like hot dog stands is against city code. But I cannot find anywhere where it says that taking payment for letting people park in a private driveway is against the code. There have been disputes amongst neighbors and I want to find source material to help settle things. Thank you very much. Date Violation Observed 08/29/2024 12:00 AM Your Name Mary Guillen Your Address 1464 California Ave W , Your Phone Number (651) 734-3586 Your Email Address mary.gui834@gmail.com Preferred contact method if needed by City staff: Email Tennessen Warning: The data you supply for this complaint will be used for substantiating the complaint, purposes of investigation and if necessary to pursue legal action. The information you provide is voluntary and you are not required to provide any information. Your name, address, e-mail and telephone number are classified as confidential data by MN State Law. If the case proceeds to court, the data may be discoverable upon a judge’s ruling to release the data. The purpose for collecting this information will enable us to contact you when additional information is required. During investigation and legal action, data related to the case may be shared with other City employees or other agencies so that the complaint may be corrected or abated or other legal action may be taken. Non-participation will have no effect on your relationship with the City. Thank you, Falcon Heights, MN ________________________________ This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. E 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 20240912161856,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_12.eml Hi State Fair Task Force, Attached is the preliminary agenda packet for next Wednesday. I will send an update of the survey data before the meeting if we have a significant change in responses. Have a great weekend, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls / Ticketing ii. What went well? iii. What could be better? 2. Post-State Fair Survey – Initial Results 3. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30PM REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Post-Fair Recap Description The Task Force will be asked to review the Fair and comment on what went well, and what could be improved. The attached weekly police reports highlight the weeks of August 25th – August 31st, and September 1st – September 7th. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Weekly Police Reports Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss how the State Fair went for them personally. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator Page 1 of 15 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 3, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 21:47 RCPTL24041927 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 08:30 RCPTL24041991 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 05:38 RCSR24041972 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:25 RCPTL24042031 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist NORTHROP ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 13:27 RCPTL24042249 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 16:36 RCCU24042516 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 6 08/28/24 07:03 RCPTL24042182 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 1 08/25/24 00:03 RCWP24041576 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:01 RCHP24041636 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CHAMBERS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:30 RCCU24042103 AMA - Assist Medical Agency G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:24 RCPTL24042137 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:23 RCPTL24042699 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:52 RCSI24042733 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:02 RCPTL24042721 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Page 2 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 09:33 RCPTL24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:19 RCPTL24042882 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 09:33 RCWP24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:48 RCHP24042894 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 22:16 RCHP24042940 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 12 08/29/24 22:22 RCCU24501687 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE / DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS CREATED AOA REPORT TO BE ABLE TO ATTACH A TOW SHEET AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 1 08/25/24 08:19 RCPTL24041604 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FOLWELL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:11 RCPTL24042317 APD - Accident Property Damage S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 10:05 RCPTL24042405 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 23:50 RCPTL24042574 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist accident in the area of Snelling Ave and Larpenteur Ave in the city of Falcon Heights MN. Minor injuries to bicyclist. 08/30/24 09:29 RCPTL24042614 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:13 RCPTL24042787 APD - Accident Property Damage C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 6 Page 3 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 18:42 RCPTL24042128 ASS - Assault R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS On 08/27/2024 Deputies responded to a assault report that occurred over the weekend at the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N. 08/30/24 23:34 RCSI24042798 ASS - Assault Sent to County Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assault reported on the 1800 block of Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. Two adult female suspects taken into custody. 08/30/24 23:31 RCPTL24042808 ASS - Assault S - Services not required GORTNER AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:21 RCCV24501696 ASS - Assault R - Report JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputies took an assault report on the 1600-block of Judson Ave. in Falcon Heights (State Fair Property). One adult male was cited and escorted off property. ASS - Assault Total: 4 08/30/24 21:53 RCPTL24042790 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:08 RCPTL24042743 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 08/28/24 13:19 RCPTL24042252 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Report of a 2 vehicle accident with minor injuries and damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene at the intersection of Hamline and Idaho in Falcon Heights MN. 08/28/24 14:10 RCPTL24042257 AWI - Accident With Injuries TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS An Accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of Larpenteur av and Arona St in the city of Falcon Heights 08/30/24 23:15 RCPTL24042795 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to an accident with injuries in the area of Larpenteur Ave and Fry Street in the city of Falcon Heights MN. AWI - Accident With Injuries Total: 3 Page 4 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 19:03 RCAD24501660 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities background CHK - Records Check Total: 1 08/30/24 16:30 RCHP24042725 Community Outreach Event A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Community Outreach Event Total: 1 08/27/24 07:52 RCPTL24041984 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 07:05 RCPTL24041979 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:47 RCCU24042282 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:32 RCCU24042273 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 16:17 RCCU24042287 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 5 08/27/24 13:28 RCPTL24042065 DIS - Dispute Disagreement A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W WEST FALCON HEIGHTS DIS - Dispute Disagreement Total: 1 08/26/24 08:35 RCCU24041763 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:59 RCPTL24042159 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:54 RCPTL24042158 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST 332 FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 22:30 RCPTL24042338 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 21:45 RCPTL24042331 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:20 RCPTL24042788 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCSI24042767 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 10:54 RCPTL24042826 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 5 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 21:12 RCPTL24042927 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 18:50 RCSI24042900 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 21:30 RCPTL24042930 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COOPER ST FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 11 08/25/24 11:31 RCPTL24041616 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Sent to City Attorney LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy responded to the 1500 of Larpenteur Av in the City of Falcon Heights for an assault. DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 08/25/24 00:00 RCSI24501653 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone MN State Fair security 08/26/24 12:52 RCSI24501657 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone Fair security 08/27/24 13:42 RCSI24501670 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS fair security 08/29/24 16:27 RCSI24501685 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair 08/30/24 14:00 RCSI24501692 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone security 08/31/24 23:55 RCSI24501698 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 6 08/31/24 21:24 RCSI24501699 FGT - Fight Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Group of females fighting near Pizza Wagon stand. FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/28/24 14:10 RCCU24042257 HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/InjuriesNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 6 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/Injuries Total: 1 08/29/24 17:03 RCPTL24042529 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 1 08/26/24 17:53 RCPTL24041899 LOC - Lockout G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 1 08/27/24 18:00 RCPTL24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/27/24 18:00 RCSI24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/30/24 17:36 RCPTL24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. 08/30/24 17:36 RCSI24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft Total: 4 08/29/24 13:32 RCPTL24042465 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 1 08/25/24 14:38 RCPTL24041642 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:11 RCPTL24041668 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:24 RCPTL24041651 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:36 RCPTL24041631 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 7 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/25/24 13:40 RCPTL24041632 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 16:48 RCPTL24041667 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:56 RCPTL24041635 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:17 RCPTL24041670 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:41 RCPTL24041655 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:22 RCPTL24041671 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 18:13 RCPTL24041679 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 21:21 RCPTL24041698 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:31 RCPTL24041641 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 20:22 RCPTL24041692 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:25 RCPTL24041628 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:58 RCPTL24041676 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:17 RCPTL24041637 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:11 RCPTL24041860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:35 RCPTL24041868 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 11:58 RCPTL24041812 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:26 RCPTL24041863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 17:12 RCPTL24041891 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS Page 8 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 14:55 RCPTL24041857 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:34 RCPTL24041867 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:00 RCPTL24041847 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:24 RCPTL24041816 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 13:56 RCPTL24041843 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:06 RCPTL24041814 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 09:45 RCCU24041773 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:39 RCPTL24041820 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:41 RCPTL24041855 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:04 RCPTL24042131 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:13 RCPTL24042041 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:47 RCPTL24042108 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:19 RCPTL24042156 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:20 RCPTL24042133 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 18:20 RCPTL24042124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:29 RCPTL24042150 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:39 RCPTL24042090 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:10 RCPTL24042099 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 9 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 19:25 RCPTL24042136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:59 RCPTL24042096 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:47 RCPTL24042152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:55 RCPTL24042034 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:00 RCPTL24042130 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:14 RCPTL24042155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:17 RCPTL24042042 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:47 RCPTL24042142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:22 RCPTL24042043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:47 RCPTL24042052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:41 RCPTL24042141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:10 RCPTL24042315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:22 RCPTL24042294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:22 RCPTL24042304 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:16 RCPTL24042292 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:24 RCPTL24042313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:10 RCPTL24042301 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:55 RCPTL24042322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS Page 10 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/28/24 16:44 RCPTL24042290 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:56 RCPTL24042243 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 08:02 RCPTL24042194 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:54 RCPTL24042314 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:16 RCPTL24042236 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:19 RCPTL24042303 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:53 RCPTL24042298 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:34 RCPTL24042467 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:32 RCPTL24042551 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:12 RCPTL24042546 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:11 RCPTL24042426 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 12:07 RCPTL24042441 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:00 RCPTL24042455 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:26 RCPTL24042549 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:14 RCPTL24042534 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:25 RCPTL24042432 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:32 RCPTL24042434 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 20:47 RCPTL24042540 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 11 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/29/24 11:45 RCPTL24042436 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 07:49 RCPTL24042378 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:37 RCPTL24042535 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:44 RCPTL24042691 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:38 RCPTL24042672 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:10 RCPTL24042663 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCPTL24042766 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042655 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:54 RCPTL24042679 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:37 RCPTL24042776 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:48 RCPTL24042761 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:57 RCPTL24042694 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:44 RCPTL24042731 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:01 RCPTL24042765 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042654 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 21:02 RCPTL24042782 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:44 RCPTL24042712 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:35 RCPTL24042690 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 12 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/30/24 18:19 RCPTL24042749 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:27 RCPTL24042686 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:54 RCPTL24042716 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:25 RCPTL24042643 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:37 RCPTL24042648 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:38 RCPTL24042653 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:56 RCPTL24042702 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:03 RCPTL24042683 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:57 RCPTL24042624 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:42 RCPTL24042633 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:10 RCPTL24042684 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:54 RCPTL24042746 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:06 RCPTL24042736 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:39 RCPTL24042673 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:27 RCPTL24042774 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:52 RCPTL24042622 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 18:29 RCPTL24042751 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:51 RCPTL24042922 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS Page 13 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 19:40 RCPTL24042906 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:23 RCPTL24042844 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:30 RCPTL24042889 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:07 RCPTL24042852 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:56 RCPTL24042885 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:43 RCPTL24042837 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:51 RCPTL24042871 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:22 RCPTL24042903 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:49 RCPTL24042860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:21 RCPTL24042832 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:20 RCPTL24042887 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:38 RCPTL24042920 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:36 RCPTL24042891 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:15 RCPTL24042902 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:56 RCPTL24042908 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:14 RCPTL24042841 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:42 RCPTL24042845 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:41 RCPTL24042846 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Page 14 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 15:10 RCPTL24042873 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:03 RCPTL24042839 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 08:51 RCPTL24042818 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:27 RCPTL24042834 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:38 RCPTL24042883 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:02 RCPTL24042863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 136 08/26/24 16:35 RCCU24041883 SOL - Solicitor A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS SOL - Solicitor Total: 1 08/28/24 18:59 RCPTL24042311 SUS - Suspicious Activity A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:42 RCPTL24042760 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 2 08/28/24 22:00 RCPTL24042422 THF - Theft R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Theft report in the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N in Falcon Heights MN THF - Theft Total: 1 08/27/24 09:49 RCPTL24042003 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:36 RCPTL24042631 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 07:35 RCPTL24042601 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 3 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042910 WAR - Warrant Cleared By Arrest DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult male taken into custody for a Ramsey County warrant. Page 15 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042911 WAR - Warrant A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult female arrested on Ramsey County warrant WAR - Warrant Total: 2 08/29/24 17:56 RCPTL24042530 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:03 RCPTL24042697 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 2 Total Records: 217 Page 1 of 7 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 10, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 15:16 RCPTL24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:16 RCWP24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 21:59 RCPTL24043636 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 3 09/01/24 15:15 RCPTL24043028 AHR - Accident Hit and Run R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS A hit and run accident occurred on the 1600 block of snelling av in the city of falcon heights 09/01/24 11:58 RCPTL24042993 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 20:55 RCPTL24043225 AHR - Accident Hit and Run C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:02 RCWP24044101 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 09/01/24 13:35 RCPTL24043004 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:05 RCSI24043057 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:11 RCPTL24042996 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist MAPLE CT FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:51 RCHP24043037 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 22:06 RCPTL24043237 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 10:15 RCPTL24043129 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 2 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 17:31 RCPTL24043413 AMA - Assist Medical Agency S - Services not required CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCPTL24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:52 RCPTL24043856 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCWP24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 09/01/24 18:13 RCWP24043048 APD - Accident Property Damage C1 - Cancel by caller HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 06:31 RCPTL24042971 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:21 RCPTL24043084 APD - Accident Property Damage G - Gone on arrival WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 17:05 RCWP24044117 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a property damage report on the 1800 block of Asbury St. APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 4 09/02/24 22:32 RCPTL24043242 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 17:55 RCWP24043598 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 09/07/24 20:07 RCPTL24044129 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 09/01/24 08:22 RCWP24042978 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:47 RCPTL24043235 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 14:39 RCWP24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 3 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/04/24 14:39 RCPTL24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 4 09/01/24 20:52 RCPTL24043077 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:42 RCPTL24043216 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:41 RCSI24043212 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:30 RCSI24501711 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report W DAN PATCH AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS Disorderly conduct in the area of 1842 W Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. One male escorted off of Minnesota State Fair property. 09/03/24 19:34 RCSI24043432 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 5 09/01/24 18:43 RCPTL24043056 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship A - Advise/assist COMO AVE 470 FALCON HEIGHTS DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 09/01/24 07:00 RCSI24501700 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security 09/02/24 12:00 RCSI24501703 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 2 09/02/24 00:16 RCPTL24043111 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp G - Gone on arrival BURTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 09/02/24 20:18 RCSI24043221 FGT - Fight DB - Subjs agreed to disburse CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Case report regarding a large physical fight in the 1800 block of Carnes Ave in Falcon Heights. No arrests made. 09/02/24 19:54 RCSI24043217 FGT - Fight Sent to City Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Page 4 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 2 09/07/24 06:30 RCPTL24044044 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 09/01/24 09:57 RCSI24501746 INV - Investigate Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS MN State Fairgrounds, suspicious behavior of a male individual making juvenile females feel uncomfortable. Male escorted off Fairgrounds. 09/02/24 19:06 RCCS24043203 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist DAN ELMER WAY FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:44 RCSI24043214 INV - Investigate R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:27 RCSI24043210 INV - Investigate R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 4 09/01/24 19:47 RCWP24043066 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 14:28 RCPTL24043756 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 2 09/01/24 17:43 RCPTL24043045 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:20 RCPTL24043013 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:59 RCPTL24043039 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:53 RCPTL24043008 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:02 RCPTL24043080 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:17 RCPTL24043043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:16 RCPTL24043012 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:32 RCPTL24042999 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS Page 5 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 13:49 RCPTL24043007 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:22 RCPTL24043015 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 11:30 RCPTL24042987 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:54 RCPTL24043053 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:51 RCPTL24043009 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:31 RCPTL24043062 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:07 RCPTL24043071 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:08 RCPTL24043010 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:06 RCPTL24043058 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:43 RCPTL24043006 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:04 RCPTL24043018 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:32 RCPTL24043044 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:09 RCWP24043051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:27 RCPTL24043074 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:30 RCPTL24043034 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:09 RCPTL24043148 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:18 RCPTL24043142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:51 RCPTL24043139 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 6 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/02/24 16:10 RCPTL24043178 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:34 RCPTL24043136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:52 RCPTL24043146 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:23 RCPTL24043149 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:11 RCPTL24043167 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:19 RCPTL24043134 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 14:52 RCPTL24043160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:03 RCPTL24043164 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 17:55 RCPTL24043195 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:44 RCPTL24043200 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:13 RCPTL24043198 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 16:18 RCPTL24043179 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 09:12 RCPTL24043688 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 39 09/02/24 19:11 RCPTL24043206 RPR - Recovered Property A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS a towing company found a stolen vehicle on the 1500 block of larpenteur Av in the city of Falcon Heights. vehicle towed to twin cities lot RPR - Recovered Property Total: 1 09/03/24 20:33 RCSI24043436 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/03/24 22:35 RCSI24043460 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 7 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 03:22 RCPTL24043262 SUS - Suspicious Activity S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 20:45 RCWP24043989 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 22:58 RCPTL24044163 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:25 RCPTL24044106 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 6 09/06/24 13:30 RCSI24043918 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 09/04/24 13:24 RCAD24501730 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reported his ZPACK meds were taken and someone accessed his laptop occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights 09/04/24 12:59 RCAD24501728 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reports being harassed by another tenant of the building, being accused of trying to sleep with the tenants boyfriend occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights VAA - Vulnerable Adult Abuse Total: 2 09/06/24 17:59 RCPTL24043958 WAR - Warrant Adult Arrest LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded within the 1300 block of Lapenteur Ave West in the city of Falcon Heights on a dispute. One individual taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. WAR - Warrant Total: 1 09/06/24 19:42 RCPTL24043971 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 1 Total Records: 97 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description The 2024 State Fair survey was launched on Monday, September 9th. As of Thursday, September 12th, 76 respondents have shared information about their experiences during the fair. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on issues such as safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 76 residents responded, representing various neighborhoods in Falcon Heights, with the majority residing in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (27%). 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 64% of respondents reported seeing police patrols in their neighborhoods, though feedback on patrol frequency varied, with some residents only seeing police once or twice. o Adequacy of Policing: 26% of respondents felt neutral or unsure about the adequacy of police presence outside the fairgrounds, while 45% agreed that it was sufficient. However, some highlighted issues such as insufficient traffic control and a lack of response to illegal parking. o Neighborhood Safety: 77% of respondents felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, though 14% expressed concerns about traffic and parking-related safety risks. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: Only 38% of respondents felt there was adequate parking enforcement. Numerous complaints highlighted illegal parking, delayed responses to parking violations, and issues with residents’ access to their own driveways. o Permit Parking: 37% of respondents supported expanding permit-only parking throughout Falcon Heights during the fair to better control non-residential parking. 63% opposed the measure. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 53% of respondents felt that traffic was worse in 2024 compared to previous years, with frequent mentions of speeding, congestion on local streets, and difficulty accessing homes. o Noise: Noise from fireworks and events is an expected aspect of the fair, 59% of respondents reported noise levels being about the same, with 20% feeling it was worse than usual. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 43% of respondents agreed that litter was less of an issue in 2024 than in previous years, thanks to more visible trash receptacles and curb markings. o Respect for Property: 70% of respondents felt that fairgoers respected personal property, though some residents reported isolated incidents of trespassing and vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 80% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab operations despite new licensing regulations. Some highlighted safety concerns, particularly on busy streets like Hoyt Avenue. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of respondents agreed that noparking signage and curb markings improved parking issues, though there were reports of fairgoers moving signs. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 53% of respondents supported the idea of requiring businesses that sell parking during the fair to be licensed and regulated by the city. o Resident Compensation: Many residents suggested providing free or discounted fair tickets as compensation for dealing with the fair’s impact. Others advocated for improved communication about parking regulations and more proactive traffic management. o Enforcement & Policing: Recommendations included increased visibility of police patrols and better enforcement of parking violations. Some also called for pedestrian safety improvements at busy intersections like Snelling and Larpenteur. Conclusion: The 2024 State Fair presented familiar challenges for Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking, traffic, and safety. While some improvements were noted—such as better signage and reduced litter—there is significant support for enhanced parking regulation, stronger traffic management, and compensation for residents. The feedback highlights a need for continued dialogue between the city, residents, and State Fair organizers to address these concerns in future fairs. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Preliminary Survey Data Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the preliminary survey results. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 35 100.00% 76 0.00% 0 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 35 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 35 7.89% 6 3.95% 3 1.32% 1 1.32% 1 38.16% 29 27.63% 21 10.53% 8 3.95% 3 1.32% 1 3.95% 3 Total Respondents: 76 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 35 35.53% 27 64.47% 49 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 6 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 8 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 9 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 10 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 11 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 12 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 13 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 35 16 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 17 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 18 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 19 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 20 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 21 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 35 5.26% 4 13.16% 10 46.05% 35 32.89% 25 2.63% 2 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 2 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 4 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 5 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 6 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 7 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 35 8 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 9 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 10 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 11 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 12 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 13 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 14 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 35 8.00% 6 10.67% 8 8.00% 6 36.00% 27 9.33% 7 28.00% 21 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 2 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 3 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 35 6 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 7 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 8 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 9 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 10 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 11 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 12 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 13 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever showed up. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 14 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 15 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 16 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 17 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 18 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 19 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 20 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 21 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 35 1.32% 1 10.53% 8 10.53% 8 47.37% 36 30.26% 23 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 35 22.37% 17 30.26% 23 25.00% 19 21.05% 16 1.32% 1 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 35 2.63% 2 6.58% 5 23.68% 18 30.26% 23 36.84% 28 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 2 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 4 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 35 driveways. 8 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 9 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 10 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 11 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 12 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 17 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 18 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 19 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 20 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 21 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 22 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 35 2.67% 2 80.00% 60 17.33% 13 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 2 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 3 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 4 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 5 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 6 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 7 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 8 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 9 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 10 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 11 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 12 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 13 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 35 14 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 15 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 16 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 17 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 18 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 19 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 35 13.16% 10 22.37% 17 21.05% 16 38.16% 29 5.26% 4 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 35 1.32% 1 10.53% 8 18.42% 14 51.32% 39 18.42% 14 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 35 6.58% 5 14.47% 11 59.21% 45 17.11% 13 2.63% 2 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 35 18.67% 14 36.00% 27 34.67% 26 10.67% 8 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 35 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 40 Skipped: 36 # RESPONSES DATE 1 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 3 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 4 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 5 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 6 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 7 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 8 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 9 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 10 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 11 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 12 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 13 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 14 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 15 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 16 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 17 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 18 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 19 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 35 20 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 21 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 24 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 25 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 26 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 29 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 30 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 31 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 32 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 33 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 34 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 35 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 36 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 37 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 38 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 39 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 35 47.22% 34 52.78% 38 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 72 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 72 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 4 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 5 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 6 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 7 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 8 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 9 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 10 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 11 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 12 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 13 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 35 more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 14 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 15 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 17 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 18 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 19 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 20 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 21 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 22 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 35 0.00% 0 6.67% 5 16.00% 12 2.67% 2 80.00% 60 17.33% 13 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 Total Respondents: 75 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 3 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 35 4 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 5 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 6 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 7 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 8 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 9 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 10 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 11 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 12 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 13 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 35 36.62% 26 63.38% 45 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 71 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 71 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 35 77.63% 59 22.37% 17 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 35 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 28 Skipped: 48 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 8 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 9 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 10 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 11 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 12 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 13 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 15 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 35 signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 16 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 17 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 18 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 19 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 20 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 21 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 22 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 23 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 24 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 25 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 26 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 27 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 28 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 35 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 39 Skipped: 37 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 5 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 8 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 9 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 10 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 11 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 12 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 13 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 14 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 15 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 16 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 17 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 18 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 19 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 35 attendees? 22 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 26 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 27 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 28 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 29 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 30 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 31 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 32 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 33 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 34 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 35 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 36 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 37 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 38 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 39 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 35 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 23 Skipped: 53 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 4 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 5 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 8 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 9 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 10 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 11 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 12 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 13 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 15 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 16 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 35 the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 17 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 19 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 20 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 21 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 22 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 20240912161856,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_13.eml Hi State Fair Task Force, Attached is the preliminary agenda packet for next Wednesday. I will send an update of the survey data before the meeting if we have a significant change in responses. Have a great weekend, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls / Ticketing ii. What went well? iii. What could be better? 2. Post-State Fair Survey – Initial Results 3. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30PM REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Post-Fair Recap Description The Task Force will be asked to review the Fair and comment on what went well, and what could be improved. The attached weekly police reports highlight the weeks of August 25th – August 31st, and September 1st – September 7th. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Weekly Police Reports Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss how the State Fair went for them personally. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator Page 1 of 15 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 3, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 21:47 RCPTL24041927 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 08:30 RCPTL24041991 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 05:38 RCSR24041972 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:25 RCPTL24042031 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist NORTHROP ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 13:27 RCPTL24042249 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 16:36 RCCU24042516 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 6 08/28/24 07:03 RCPTL24042182 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 1 08/25/24 00:03 RCWP24041576 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:01 RCHP24041636 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CHAMBERS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:30 RCCU24042103 AMA - Assist Medical Agency G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:24 RCPTL24042137 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:23 RCPTL24042699 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:52 RCSI24042733 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:02 RCPTL24042721 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Page 2 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 09:33 RCPTL24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:19 RCPTL24042882 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 09:33 RCWP24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:48 RCHP24042894 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 22:16 RCHP24042940 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 12 08/29/24 22:22 RCCU24501687 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE / DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS CREATED AOA REPORT TO BE ABLE TO ATTACH A TOW SHEET AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 1 08/25/24 08:19 RCPTL24041604 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FOLWELL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:11 RCPTL24042317 APD - Accident Property Damage S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 10:05 RCPTL24042405 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 23:50 RCPTL24042574 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist accident in the area of Snelling Ave and Larpenteur Ave in the city of Falcon Heights MN. Minor injuries to bicyclist. 08/30/24 09:29 RCPTL24042614 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:13 RCPTL24042787 APD - Accident Property Damage C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 6 Page 3 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 18:42 RCPTL24042128 ASS - Assault R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS On 08/27/2024 Deputies responded to a assault report that occurred over the weekend at the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N. 08/30/24 23:34 RCSI24042798 ASS - Assault Sent to County Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assault reported on the 1800 block of Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. Two adult female suspects taken into custody. 08/30/24 23:31 RCPTL24042808 ASS - Assault S - Services not required GORTNER AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:21 RCCV24501696 ASS - Assault R - Report JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputies took an assault report on the 1600-block of Judson Ave. in Falcon Heights (State Fair Property). One adult male was cited and escorted off property. ASS - Assault Total: 4 08/30/24 21:53 RCPTL24042790 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:08 RCPTL24042743 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 08/28/24 13:19 RCPTL24042252 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Report of a 2 vehicle accident with minor injuries and damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene at the intersection of Hamline and Idaho in Falcon Heights MN. 08/28/24 14:10 RCPTL24042257 AWI - Accident With Injuries TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS An Accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of Larpenteur av and Arona St in the city of Falcon Heights 08/30/24 23:15 RCPTL24042795 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to an accident with injuries in the area of Larpenteur Ave and Fry Street in the city of Falcon Heights MN. AWI - Accident With Injuries Total: 3 Page 4 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 19:03 RCAD24501660 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities background CHK - Records Check Total: 1 08/30/24 16:30 RCHP24042725 Community Outreach Event A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Community Outreach Event Total: 1 08/27/24 07:52 RCPTL24041984 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 07:05 RCPTL24041979 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:47 RCCU24042282 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:32 RCCU24042273 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 16:17 RCCU24042287 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 5 08/27/24 13:28 RCPTL24042065 DIS - Dispute Disagreement A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W WEST FALCON HEIGHTS DIS - Dispute Disagreement Total: 1 08/26/24 08:35 RCCU24041763 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:59 RCPTL24042159 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:54 RCPTL24042158 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST 332 FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 22:30 RCPTL24042338 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 21:45 RCPTL24042331 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:20 RCPTL24042788 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCSI24042767 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 10:54 RCPTL24042826 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 5 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 21:12 RCPTL24042927 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 18:50 RCSI24042900 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 21:30 RCPTL24042930 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COOPER ST FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 11 08/25/24 11:31 RCPTL24041616 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Sent to City Attorney LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy responded to the 1500 of Larpenteur Av in the City of Falcon Heights for an assault. DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 08/25/24 00:00 RCSI24501653 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone MN State Fair security 08/26/24 12:52 RCSI24501657 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone Fair security 08/27/24 13:42 RCSI24501670 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS fair security 08/29/24 16:27 RCSI24501685 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair 08/30/24 14:00 RCSI24501692 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone security 08/31/24 23:55 RCSI24501698 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 6 08/31/24 21:24 RCSI24501699 FGT - Fight Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Group of females fighting near Pizza Wagon stand. FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/28/24 14:10 RCCU24042257 HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/InjuriesNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 6 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/Injuries Total: 1 08/29/24 17:03 RCPTL24042529 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 1 08/26/24 17:53 RCPTL24041899 LOC - Lockout G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 1 08/27/24 18:00 RCPTL24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/27/24 18:00 RCSI24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/30/24 17:36 RCPTL24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. 08/30/24 17:36 RCSI24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft Total: 4 08/29/24 13:32 RCPTL24042465 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 1 08/25/24 14:38 RCPTL24041642 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:11 RCPTL24041668 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:24 RCPTL24041651 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:36 RCPTL24041631 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 7 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/25/24 13:40 RCPTL24041632 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 16:48 RCPTL24041667 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:56 RCPTL24041635 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:17 RCPTL24041670 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:41 RCPTL24041655 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:22 RCPTL24041671 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 18:13 RCPTL24041679 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 21:21 RCPTL24041698 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:31 RCPTL24041641 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 20:22 RCPTL24041692 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:25 RCPTL24041628 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:58 RCPTL24041676 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:17 RCPTL24041637 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:11 RCPTL24041860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:35 RCPTL24041868 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 11:58 RCPTL24041812 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:26 RCPTL24041863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 17:12 RCPTL24041891 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS Page 8 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 14:55 RCPTL24041857 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:34 RCPTL24041867 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:00 RCPTL24041847 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:24 RCPTL24041816 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 13:56 RCPTL24041843 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:06 RCPTL24041814 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 09:45 RCCU24041773 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:39 RCPTL24041820 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:41 RCPTL24041855 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:04 RCPTL24042131 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:13 RCPTL24042041 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:47 RCPTL24042108 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:19 RCPTL24042156 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:20 RCPTL24042133 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 18:20 RCPTL24042124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:29 RCPTL24042150 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:39 RCPTL24042090 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:10 RCPTL24042099 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 9 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 19:25 RCPTL24042136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:59 RCPTL24042096 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:47 RCPTL24042152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:55 RCPTL24042034 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:00 RCPTL24042130 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:14 RCPTL24042155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:17 RCPTL24042042 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:47 RCPTL24042142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:22 RCPTL24042043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:47 RCPTL24042052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:41 RCPTL24042141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:10 RCPTL24042315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:22 RCPTL24042294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:22 RCPTL24042304 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:16 RCPTL24042292 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:24 RCPTL24042313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:10 RCPTL24042301 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:55 RCPTL24042322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS Page 10 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/28/24 16:44 RCPTL24042290 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:56 RCPTL24042243 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 08:02 RCPTL24042194 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:54 RCPTL24042314 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:16 RCPTL24042236 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:19 RCPTL24042303 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:53 RCPTL24042298 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:34 RCPTL24042467 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:32 RCPTL24042551 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:12 RCPTL24042546 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:11 RCPTL24042426 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 12:07 RCPTL24042441 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:00 RCPTL24042455 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:26 RCPTL24042549 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:14 RCPTL24042534 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:25 RCPTL24042432 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:32 RCPTL24042434 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 20:47 RCPTL24042540 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 11 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/29/24 11:45 RCPTL24042436 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 07:49 RCPTL24042378 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:37 RCPTL24042535 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:44 RCPTL24042691 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:38 RCPTL24042672 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:10 RCPTL24042663 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCPTL24042766 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042655 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:54 RCPTL24042679 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:37 RCPTL24042776 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:48 RCPTL24042761 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:57 RCPTL24042694 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:44 RCPTL24042731 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:01 RCPTL24042765 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042654 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 21:02 RCPTL24042782 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:44 RCPTL24042712 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:35 RCPTL24042690 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 12 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/30/24 18:19 RCPTL24042749 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:27 RCPTL24042686 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:54 RCPTL24042716 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:25 RCPTL24042643 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:37 RCPTL24042648 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:38 RCPTL24042653 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:56 RCPTL24042702 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:03 RCPTL24042683 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:57 RCPTL24042624 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:42 RCPTL24042633 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:10 RCPTL24042684 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:54 RCPTL24042746 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:06 RCPTL24042736 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:39 RCPTL24042673 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:27 RCPTL24042774 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:52 RCPTL24042622 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 18:29 RCPTL24042751 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:51 RCPTL24042922 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS Page 13 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 19:40 RCPTL24042906 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:23 RCPTL24042844 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:30 RCPTL24042889 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:07 RCPTL24042852 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:56 RCPTL24042885 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:43 RCPTL24042837 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:51 RCPTL24042871 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:22 RCPTL24042903 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:49 RCPTL24042860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:21 RCPTL24042832 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:20 RCPTL24042887 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:38 RCPTL24042920 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:36 RCPTL24042891 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:15 RCPTL24042902 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:56 RCPTL24042908 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:14 RCPTL24042841 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:42 RCPTL24042845 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:41 RCPTL24042846 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Page 14 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 15:10 RCPTL24042873 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:03 RCPTL24042839 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 08:51 RCPTL24042818 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:27 RCPTL24042834 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:38 RCPTL24042883 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:02 RCPTL24042863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 136 08/26/24 16:35 RCCU24041883 SOL - Solicitor A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS SOL - Solicitor Total: 1 08/28/24 18:59 RCPTL24042311 SUS - Suspicious Activity A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:42 RCPTL24042760 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 2 08/28/24 22:00 RCPTL24042422 THF - Theft R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Theft report in the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N in Falcon Heights MN THF - Theft Total: 1 08/27/24 09:49 RCPTL24042003 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:36 RCPTL24042631 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 07:35 RCPTL24042601 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 3 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042910 WAR - Warrant Cleared By Arrest DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult male taken into custody for a Ramsey County warrant. Page 15 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042911 WAR - Warrant A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult female arrested on Ramsey County warrant WAR - Warrant Total: 2 08/29/24 17:56 RCPTL24042530 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:03 RCPTL24042697 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 2 Total Records: 217 Page 1 of 7 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 10, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 15:16 RCPTL24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:16 RCWP24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 21:59 RCPTL24043636 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 3 09/01/24 15:15 RCPTL24043028 AHR - Accident Hit and Run R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS A hit and run accident occurred on the 1600 block of snelling av in the city of falcon heights 09/01/24 11:58 RCPTL24042993 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 20:55 RCPTL24043225 AHR - Accident Hit and Run C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:02 RCWP24044101 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 09/01/24 13:35 RCPTL24043004 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:05 RCSI24043057 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:11 RCPTL24042996 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist MAPLE CT FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:51 RCHP24043037 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 22:06 RCPTL24043237 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 10:15 RCPTL24043129 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 2 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 17:31 RCPTL24043413 AMA - Assist Medical Agency S - Services not required CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCPTL24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:52 RCPTL24043856 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCWP24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 09/01/24 18:13 RCWP24043048 APD - Accident Property Damage C1 - Cancel by caller HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 06:31 RCPTL24042971 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:21 RCPTL24043084 APD - Accident Property Damage G - Gone on arrival WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 17:05 RCWP24044117 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a property damage report on the 1800 block of Asbury St. APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 4 09/02/24 22:32 RCPTL24043242 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 17:55 RCWP24043598 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 09/07/24 20:07 RCPTL24044129 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 09/01/24 08:22 RCWP24042978 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:47 RCPTL24043235 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 14:39 RCWP24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 3 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/04/24 14:39 RCPTL24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 4 09/01/24 20:52 RCPTL24043077 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:42 RCPTL24043216 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:41 RCSI24043212 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:30 RCSI24501711 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report W DAN PATCH AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS Disorderly conduct in the area of 1842 W Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. One male escorted off of Minnesota State Fair property. 09/03/24 19:34 RCSI24043432 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 5 09/01/24 18:43 RCPTL24043056 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship A - Advise/assist COMO AVE 470 FALCON HEIGHTS DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 09/01/24 07:00 RCSI24501700 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security 09/02/24 12:00 RCSI24501703 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 2 09/02/24 00:16 RCPTL24043111 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp G - Gone on arrival BURTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 09/02/24 20:18 RCSI24043221 FGT - Fight DB - Subjs agreed to disburse CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Case report regarding a large physical fight in the 1800 block of Carnes Ave in Falcon Heights. No arrests made. 09/02/24 19:54 RCSI24043217 FGT - Fight Sent to City Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Page 4 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 2 09/07/24 06:30 RCPTL24044044 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 09/01/24 09:57 RCSI24501746 INV - Investigate Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS MN State Fairgrounds, suspicious behavior of a male individual making juvenile females feel uncomfortable. Male escorted off Fairgrounds. 09/02/24 19:06 RCCS24043203 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist DAN ELMER WAY FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:44 RCSI24043214 INV - Investigate R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:27 RCSI24043210 INV - Investigate R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 4 09/01/24 19:47 RCWP24043066 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 14:28 RCPTL24043756 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 2 09/01/24 17:43 RCPTL24043045 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:20 RCPTL24043013 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:59 RCPTL24043039 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:53 RCPTL24043008 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:02 RCPTL24043080 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:17 RCPTL24043043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:16 RCPTL24043012 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:32 RCPTL24042999 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS Page 5 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 13:49 RCPTL24043007 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:22 RCPTL24043015 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 11:30 RCPTL24042987 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:54 RCPTL24043053 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:51 RCPTL24043009 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:31 RCPTL24043062 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:07 RCPTL24043071 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:08 RCPTL24043010 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:06 RCPTL24043058 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:43 RCPTL24043006 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:04 RCPTL24043018 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:32 RCPTL24043044 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:09 RCWP24043051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:27 RCPTL24043074 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:30 RCPTL24043034 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:09 RCPTL24043148 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:18 RCPTL24043142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:51 RCPTL24043139 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 6 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/02/24 16:10 RCPTL24043178 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:34 RCPTL24043136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:52 RCPTL24043146 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:23 RCPTL24043149 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:11 RCPTL24043167 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:19 RCPTL24043134 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 14:52 RCPTL24043160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:03 RCPTL24043164 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 17:55 RCPTL24043195 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:44 RCPTL24043200 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:13 RCPTL24043198 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 16:18 RCPTL24043179 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 09:12 RCPTL24043688 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 39 09/02/24 19:11 RCPTL24043206 RPR - Recovered Property A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS a towing company found a stolen vehicle on the 1500 block of larpenteur Av in the city of Falcon Heights. vehicle towed to twin cities lot RPR - Recovered Property Total: 1 09/03/24 20:33 RCSI24043436 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/03/24 22:35 RCSI24043460 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Page 7 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 03:22 RCPTL24043262 SUS - Suspicious Activity S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 20:45 RCWP24043989 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 22:58 RCPTL24044163 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:25 RCPTL24044106 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 6 09/06/24 13:30 RCSI24043918 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 09/04/24 13:24 RCAD24501730 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reported his ZPACK meds were taken and someone accessed his laptop occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights 09/04/24 12:59 RCAD24501728 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reports being harassed by another tenant of the building, being accused of trying to sleep with the tenants boyfriend occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights VAA - Vulnerable Adult Abuse Total: 2 09/06/24 17:59 RCPTL24043958 WAR - Warrant Adult Arrest LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded within the 1300 block of Lapenteur Ave West in the city of Falcon Heights on a dispute. One individual taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. WAR - Warrant Total: 1 09/06/24 19:42 RCPTL24043971 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 1 Total Records: 97 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description The 2024 State Fair survey was launched on Monday, September 9th. As of Thursday, September 12th, 76 respondents have shared information about their experiences during the fair. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on issues such as safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 76 residents responded, representing various neighborhoods in Falcon Heights, with the majority residing in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (27%). 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 64% of respondents reported seeing police patrols in their neighborhoods, though feedback on patrol frequency varied, with some residents only seeing police once or twice. o Adequacy of Policing: 26% of respondents felt neutral or unsure about the adequacy of police presence outside the fairgrounds, while 45% agreed that it was sufficient. However, some highlighted issues such as insufficient traffic control and a lack of response to illegal parking. o Neighborhood Safety: 77% of respondents felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, though 14% expressed concerns about traffic and parking-related safety risks. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: Only 38% of respondents felt there was adequate parking enforcement. Numerous complaints highlighted illegal parking, delayed responses to parking violations, and issues with residents’ access to their own driveways. o Permit Parking: 37% of respondents supported expanding permit-only parking throughout Falcon Heights during the fair to better control non-residential parking. 63% opposed the measure. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 53% of respondents felt that traffic was worse in 2024 compared to previous years, with frequent mentions of speeding, congestion on local streets, and difficulty accessing homes. o Noise: Noise from fireworks and events is an expected aspect of the fair, 59% of respondents reported noise levels being about the same, with 20% feeling it was worse than usual. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 43% of respondents agreed that litter was less of an issue in 2024 than in previous years, thanks to more visible trash receptacles and curb markings. o Respect for Property: 70% of respondents felt that fairgoers respected personal property, though some residents reported isolated incidents of trespassing and vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 80% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab operations despite new licensing regulations. Some highlighted safety concerns, particularly on busy streets like Hoyt Avenue. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of respondents agreed that noparking signage and curb markings improved parking issues, though there were reports of fairgoers moving signs. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 53% of respondents supported the idea of requiring businesses that sell parking during the fair to be licensed and regulated by the city. o Resident Compensation: Many residents suggested providing free or discounted fair tickets as compensation for dealing with the fair’s impact. Others advocated for improved communication about parking regulations and more proactive traffic management. o Enforcement & Policing: Recommendations included increased visibility of police patrols and better enforcement of parking violations. Some also called for pedestrian safety improvements at busy intersections like Snelling and Larpenteur. Conclusion: The 2024 State Fair presented familiar challenges for Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking, traffic, and safety. While some improvements were noted—such as better signage and reduced litter—there is significant support for enhanced parking regulation, stronger traffic management, and compensation for residents. The feedback highlights a need for continued dialogue between the city, residents, and State Fair organizers to address these concerns in future fairs. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Preliminary Survey Data Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the preliminary survey results. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 35 100.00% 76 0.00% 0 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 35 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 35 7.89% 6 3.95% 3 1.32% 1 1.32% 1 38.16% 29 27.63% 21 10.53% 8 3.95% 3 1.32% 1 3.95% 3 Total Respondents: 76 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 35 35.53% 27 64.47% 49 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 6 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 8 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 9 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 10 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 11 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 12 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 13 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 35 16 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 17 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 18 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 19 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 20 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 21 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 35 5.26% 4 13.16% 10 46.05% 35 32.89% 25 2.63% 2 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 2 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 4 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 5 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 6 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 7 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 35 8 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 9 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 10 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 11 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 12 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 13 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 14 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 35 8.00% 6 10.67% 8 8.00% 6 36.00% 27 9.33% 7 28.00% 21 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 2 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 3 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 35 6 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 7 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 8 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 9 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 10 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 11 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 12 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 13 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever showed up. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 14 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 15 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 16 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 17 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 18 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 19 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 20 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 21 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 35 1.32% 1 10.53% 8 10.53% 8 47.37% 36 30.26% 23 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 35 22.37% 17 30.26% 23 25.00% 19 21.05% 16 1.32% 1 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 35 2.63% 2 6.58% 5 23.68% 18 30.26% 23 36.84% 28 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 2 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 4 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 35 driveways. 8 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 9 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 10 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 11 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 12 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 17 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 18 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 19 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 20 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 21 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 22 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 35 2.67% 2 80.00% 60 17.33% 13 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 2 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 3 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 4 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 5 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 6 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 7 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 8 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 9 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 10 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 11 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 12 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 13 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 35 14 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 15 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 16 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 17 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 18 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 19 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 35 13.16% 10 22.37% 17 21.05% 16 38.16% 29 5.26% 4 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 35 1.32% 1 10.53% 8 18.42% 14 51.32% 39 18.42% 14 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 35 6.58% 5 14.47% 11 59.21% 45 17.11% 13 2.63% 2 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 35 18.67% 14 36.00% 27 34.67% 26 10.67% 8 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 75 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 35 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 40 Skipped: 36 # RESPONSES DATE 1 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 3 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 4 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 5 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 6 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 7 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 8 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 9 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 10 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 11 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 12 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 13 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 14 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 15 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 16 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 17 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 18 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 19 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 35 20 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 21 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 24 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 25 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 26 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 29 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 30 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 31 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 32 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 33 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 34 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 35 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 36 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 37 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 38 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 39 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 35 47.22% 34 52.78% 38 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 72 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 72 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 3 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 4 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 5 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 6 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 7 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 8 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 9 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 10 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 11 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 12 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 13 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 35 more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 14 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 15 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 17 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 18 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 19 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 20 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 21 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 22 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 35 0.00% 0 6.67% 5 16.00% 12 2.67% 2 80.00% 60 17.33% 13 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 75 Skipped: 1 Total Respondents: 75 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 3 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 35 4 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 5 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 6 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 7 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 8 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 9 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 10 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 11 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 12 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 13 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 35 36.62% 26 63.38% 45 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 71 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 71 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 35 77.63% 59 22.37% 17 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 76 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 76 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 35 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 28 Skipped: 48 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 5 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 8 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 9 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 10 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 11 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 12 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 13 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 15 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 35 signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 16 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 17 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 18 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 19 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 20 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 21 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 22 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 23 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 24 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 25 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 26 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 27 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 28 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 35 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 39 Skipped: 37 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 2 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 4 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 5 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 8 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 9 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 10 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 11 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 12 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 13 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 14 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 15 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 16 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 17 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 18 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 19 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 35 attendees? 22 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 26 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 27 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 28 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 29 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 30 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 31 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 32 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 33 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 34 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 35 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 36 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 37 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 38 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 39 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 35 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 23 Skipped: 53 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 2 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 3 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 4 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 5 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 6 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 7 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 8 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 9 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 10 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 11 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 12 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 13 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 15 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 16 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 35 the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 17 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 19 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 20 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 21 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 22 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 20240917153508,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_14.eml Hello Task Force, Attached is a slightly revised packet. The following changes have been made: 1. August 21st minutes have been added. Thank you Jennifer J.! 2. The packet has been revised to include the police reports for the week of Aug 18 - 24th. Thank you Jennifer P. for pointing out this was missing! 3. The survey data includes the latest results, up to 98 responses. The statistical analysis has not been updated based on the latest data, but figured it would help conversation to have the latest. See you all tomorrow. Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:18 PM Cc: FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org> Subject: Wednesday, September 18th 2024 State Fair Task Force Agenda Packet Hi State Fair Task Force, Attached is the preliminary agenda packet for next Wednesday. I will send an update of the survey data before the meeting if we have a significant change in responses. Have a great weekend, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls / Ticketing ii. What went well? iii. What could be better? 2. Post-State Fair Survey – Initial Results 3. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday August 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __x__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 9-0 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 17, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 9-0 with changes (typos per R. Davis) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back 1. 2023: 165 responses 2. Send survey suggestions to J. Linehan 3. G. May offered to look over survey 4. Potentially look into Town Hall Meeting 5. Monday September 9th is targeted date to send out survey with Falcon Heights Newsletter i. Goal to have preliminary feedback/data by September 18th meeting 2 6. “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 7. Mailings i. New printer as of December 202, working with local shipper out of Arden Hills 1. City previously used “EDDM” mail routes a. 4000+ copies sent to Falcon Heights, Roseville and St. Paul 2. Now city uses targeted mailing; most addresses brought to City’s attention were on list 3. $1800 for a mailing 4. Several Task Force members did not receive the mailing. Concern about how it is delivered a. National Night Out good option for delivery b. Ice Cream Social good option for delivery F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Parking i. Commercial Parking 1. G. May asked about Parking/ Licenses—J. Linehan mentioned that 2025 is the projected goal ii. Resident Parking iii. Street Parking 1. Temporary Signage 1. Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage 2. Public Works has placed temporary signs and markings on the curbs 2. Permits 1. Hangtags mailed to applicable residents 2. New hangtags hope to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Report i. Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten is spear heading State Fair Police responsibility chain ii. There will likely be a survey specifically for Falcon Heights City Staff 3 iii. Mitra Jalali- City of St. Paul City Council President. Potential coalition of Roseville/St. Paul/Falcon Heights for the State Fair 2. Staff Liaison Report i. Porta Toilet contract modified, instead signs placed directing people to Curtiss Field ii. State Fair ROW permit to Ramsey County for Fry needs to have crossing plan assistance. Reassess after the State Fair is concluded iii. Trash cans placed today by the State Fair iv. Pedicab Ordinances 1. Limited number were applied for and at least one was declined H. ADJOURN 7:30PM Next regular meeting date: September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm 4 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Post-Fair Recap Description The Task Force will be asked to review the Fair and comment on what went well, and what could be improved. The attached weekly police reports highlight the weeks of August 25th – August 31st, and September 1st – September 7th. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Weekly Police Reports Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss how the State Fair went for them personally. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 5 Page 1 of 11 +RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on August 27, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 13:08 RCSR24041057 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:28 RCAD24041233 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 2 08/22/24 11:05 RCSR24041019 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:16 RCCU24041348 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:02 RCPTL24041320 AHR - Accident Hit and Run Noted SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:02 RCCU24041320 AHR - Accident Hit and Run Report Type Reassignment SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 08/23/24 02:11 RCPTL24041179 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 21:22 RCWP24041552 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 2 08/19/24 02:15 RCPTL24040359 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/20/24 20:43 RCSI24040717 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report SUMMER ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/20/24 20:43 RCWP24040717 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SUMMER ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/21/24 08:24 RCSR24040758 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:23 RCWP24040987 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:23 RCSR24040987 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 6 Page 2 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 23:25 RCPTL24041171 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N EAST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:20 RCSI24041362 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 07:15 RCPTL24041189 AMA - Assist Medical Agency C3 - Cancel out of city SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 09:13 RCPTL24041465 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 08/23/24 13:49 RCCU24041302 ANC - Animal Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS ANC - Animal Complaint Total: 1 08/22/24 20:18 RCPTL24501645 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assist to SFPD on drone that violated TFR 08/22/24 08:00 RCWP24501618 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has been requested to assist the Minnesota State Fair Police with Crowd Management assets during the Minnesota State Fair. 08/23/24 20:14 RCCU24501651 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Agency assist case number pulled to download video evidence to Evidence.com for a MSFPD case. 08/24/24 19:39 RCPTL24041536 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy took over a DNR arrest for DWI on the 1700 block of Randall Av in the city of Falcon Heights AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 4 08/23/24 16:58 RCCU24041357 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 1 08/24/24 20:59 RCAD24041548 ASS - Assault A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS ASS - Assault Total: 1 7 Page 3 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 20:57 RCCU24041396 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:44 RCPTL24041236 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:39 RCAD24041256 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 3 08/23/24 01:00 RCCU24041211 BRG - Burglary Under Investigation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy dispatched to the 1500-B of Larpentuer Avenue for a past action burglary report. Deputy spoke with store employee who stated their business was broken into overnight and money from the safe had been stolen. Deputy took a report and forwarded it to investigations. 08/23/24 01:00 RCPTL24041211 BRG - Burglary Case Assigned to RCSO Investigator LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy dispatched to the 1500-B of Larpentuer Avenue for a past action burglary report. Deputy spoke with store employee who stated their business was broken into overnight and money from the safe had been stolen. Deputy took a report and forwarded it to investigations. BRG - Burglary Total: 2 08/19/24 19:22 RCSR24040507 CDP - Criminal Damage Property Report Type Reassignment SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:54 RCAD24041261 CDP - Criminal Damage Property R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS CDP - Criminal Damage Property Total: 2 08/21/24 12:40 RCAD24501628 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities Background 08/22/24 09:21 RCAD24501639 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS BACKGROUND CHECK FOR CONTRACT CITIES CHK - Records Check Total: 2 8 Page 4 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 17:18 RCPTL24041361 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 08/21/24 15:04 RCSR24040842 DGC - Dangerous Condition S - Services not required LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:56 RCSR24041076 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 2 08/20/24 19:29 RCSI24040712 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 04:15 RCPTL24040955 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:31 RCPTL24041364 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 3 08/21/24 11:28 RCSI24501633 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted COMO AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone testing 08/22/24 17:11 RCSI24501644 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights covering the Minnesota State Fair 08/23/24 13:21 RCSI24501647 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights covering the Minnesota State Fair 08/24/24 14:13 RCSI24501652 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone deployment in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 4 08/19/24 22:48 RCSR24040527 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 08/24/24 22:16 RCHP24041619 FGT - Fight R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Multiple Officers responded to a large fight that broke out in the Midway. All parties involved were trespassed and escorted off premises 9 Page 5 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/24/24 09:19 RCPTL24041466 FRD - Fraud or Forgery A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS FRD - Fraud or Forgery Total: 1 08/18/24 21:48 RCPTL24040330 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N WEST FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 08/20/24 21:14 RCSI24040720 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:37 RCPTL24041408 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist COMO AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 19:22 RCSI24041531 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 3 08/20/24 10:27 RCPTL24040595 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/21/24 16:31 RCPTL24040860 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:28 RCPTL24041140 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 3 08/23/24 11:24 RCAD24041253 PPV - Police Proactive Visit A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PPV - Police Proactive Visit Total: 1 08/19/24 15:02 RCSR24040461 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 07:58 RCSR24040970 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:50 RCPTL24041052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:42 RCPTL24041118 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 20:54 RCPTL24041155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 10 Page 6 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 11:35 RCPTL24041031 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 15:50 RCPTL24041101 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:31 RCPTL24041087 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:18 RCPTL24041160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:53 RCPTL24041142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:41 RCPTL24041069 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:15 RCPTL24041043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:47 RCPTL24041141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:20 RCPTL24041113 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:25 RCPTL24041064 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:13 RCPTL24041158 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:18 RCPTL24041129 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:48 RCPTL24041072 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:06 RCPTL24041124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:07 RCPTL24041109 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:20 RCPTL24041045 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:04 RCPTL24041040 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:31 RCPTL24041047 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 11 Page 7 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 18:14 RCPTL24041137 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:38 RCPTL24041068 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:01 RCPTL24041121 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 15:59 RCPTL24041106 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 19:27 RCPTL24041145 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 20:22 RCPTL24041152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 08:39 RCSR24040977 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 10:55 RCSR24041014 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:48 RCPTL24041051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:09 RCPTL24041157 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 07:30 RCSR24040968 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PRIOR AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:05 RCSR24040981 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:12 RCSR24040984 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 11:44 RCSR24041033 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:34 RCPTL24041066 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:13 RCPTL24041081 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:28 RCPTL24041086 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:08 RCPTL24041079 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 12 Page 8 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 12:49 RCPTL24041277 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:12 RCPTL24041379 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:46 RCPTL24041365 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:52 RCPTL24041366 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:01 RCPTL24041376 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:26 RCPTL24041403 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:11 RCPTL24041386 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:13 RCPTL24041249 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:51 RCPTL24041337 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:35 RCPTL24041330 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:45 RCPTL24041257 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:26 RCPTL24041382 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:01 RCPTL24041341 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:31 RCPTL24041406 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:40 RCPTL24041313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:19 RCPTL24041347 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:12 RCPTL24041308 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:47 RCAD24041238 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 13 Page 9 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 15:13 RCPTL24041322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:48 RCPTL24041393 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:54 RCPTL24041297 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 18:03 RCPTL24041368 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:13 RCPTL24041401 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:12 RCAD24041248 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:09 RCPTL24041399 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 12:09 RCPTL24041264 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:37 RCPTL24041391 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:37 RCPTL24041254 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 18:09 RCPTL24041371 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:33 RCPTL24041310 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PRIOR AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:30 RCPTL24041289 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:49 RCPTL24041294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:40 RCPTL24041333 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:54 RCPTL24041315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:08 RCPTL24041477 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 15:46 RCPTL24041505 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 14 Page 10 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/24/24 10:29 RCPTL24041476 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 18:42 RCPTL24041525 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 15:41 RCPTL24041503 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 19:03 RCPTL24041530 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:57 RCPTL24041513 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 18:56 RCPTL24041527 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 12:14 RCPTL24041483 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:48 RCPTL24041512 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:56 RCPTL24041482 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:17 RCPTL24041509 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:33 RCPTL24041480 PRK - Parking Complaint C4 - Cancel duplicate call HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:34 RCPTL24041481 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 89 08/20/24 13:42 RCCV24040651 RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve NSRV - Not served LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:39 RCCV24041355 RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve NSRV - Not served LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve Total: 2 08/23/24 07:53 RCPTL24041196 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 08/18/24 01:26 RCPTL24040243 WEL - Welfare Check U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 07:27 RCPTL24041191 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 15 Page 11 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 23:58 RCWP24041431 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 23:58 RCPTL24041431 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 4 Total Records: 151 16 Page 1 of 15 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 3, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 21:47 RCPTL24041927 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 08:30 RCPTL24041991 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 05:38 RCSR24041972 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:25 RCPTL24042031 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist NORTHROP ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 13:27 RCPTL24042249 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 16:36 RCCU24042516 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 6 08/28/24 07:03 RCPTL24042182 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 1 08/25/24 00:03 RCWP24041576 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:01 RCHP24041636 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CHAMBERS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:30 RCCU24042103 AMA - Assist Medical Agency G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:24 RCPTL24042137 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:23 RCPTL24042699 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:52 RCSI24042733 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:02 RCPTL24042721 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 17 Page 2 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 09:33 RCPTL24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:19 RCPTL24042882 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 09:33 RCWP24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:48 RCHP24042894 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 22:16 RCHP24042940 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 12 08/29/24 22:22 RCCU24501687 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE / DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS CREATED AOA REPORT TO BE ABLE TO ATTACH A TOW SHEET AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 1 08/25/24 08:19 RCPTL24041604 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FOLWELL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:11 RCPTL24042317 APD - Accident Property Damage S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 10:05 RCPTL24042405 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 23:50 RCPTL24042574 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist accident in the area of Snelling Ave and Larpenteur Ave in the city of Falcon Heights MN. Minor injuries to bicyclist. 08/30/24 09:29 RCPTL24042614 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:13 RCPTL24042787 APD - Accident Property Damage C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 6 18 Page 3 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 18:42 RCPTL24042128 ASS - Assault R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS On 08/27/2024 Deputies responded to a assault report that occurred over the weekend at the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N. 08/30/24 23:34 RCSI24042798 ASS - Assault Sent to County Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assault reported on the 1800 block of Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. Two adult female suspects taken into custody. 08/30/24 23:31 RCPTL24042808 ASS - Assault S - Services not required GORTNER AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:21 RCCV24501696 ASS - Assault R - Report JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputies took an assault report on the 1600-block of Judson Ave. in Falcon Heights (State Fair Property). One adult male was cited and escorted off property. ASS - Assault Total: 4 08/30/24 21:53 RCPTL24042790 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:08 RCPTL24042743 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 08/28/24 13:19 RCPTL24042252 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Report of a 2 vehicle accident with minor injuries and damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene at the intersection of Hamline and Idaho in Falcon Heights MN. 08/28/24 14:10 RCPTL24042257 AWI - Accident With Injuries TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS An Accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of Larpenteur av and Arona St in the city of Falcon Heights 08/30/24 23:15 RCPTL24042795 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to an accident with injuries in the area of Larpenteur Ave and Fry Street in the city of Falcon Heights MN. AWI - Accident With Injuries Total: 3 19 Page 4 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 19:03 RCAD24501660 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities background CHK - Records Check Total: 1 08/30/24 16:30 RCHP24042725 Community Outreach Event A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Community Outreach Event Total: 1 08/27/24 07:52 RCPTL24041984 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 07:05 RCPTL24041979 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:47 RCCU24042282 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:32 RCCU24042273 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 16:17 RCCU24042287 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 5 08/27/24 13:28 RCPTL24042065 DIS - Dispute Disagreement A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W WEST FALCON HEIGHTS DIS - Dispute Disagreement Total: 1 08/26/24 08:35 RCCU24041763 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:59 RCPTL24042159 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:54 RCPTL24042158 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST 332 FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 22:30 RCPTL24042338 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 21:45 RCPTL24042331 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:20 RCPTL24042788 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCSI24042767 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 10:54 RCPTL24042826 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 20 Page 5 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 21:12 RCPTL24042927 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 18:50 RCSI24042900 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 21:30 RCPTL24042930 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COOPER ST FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 11 08/25/24 11:31 RCPTL24041616 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Sent to City Attorney LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy responded to the 1500 of Larpenteur Av in the City of Falcon Heights for an assault. DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 08/25/24 00:00 RCSI24501653 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone MN State Fair security 08/26/24 12:52 RCSI24501657 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone Fair security 08/27/24 13:42 RCSI24501670 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS fair security 08/29/24 16:27 RCSI24501685 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair 08/30/24 14:00 RCSI24501692 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone security 08/31/24 23:55 RCSI24501698 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 6 08/31/24 21:24 RCSI24501699 FGT - Fight Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Group of females fighting near Pizza Wagon stand. FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/28/24 14:10 RCCU24042257 HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/InjuriesNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 21 Page 6 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/Injuries Total: 1 08/29/24 17:03 RCPTL24042529 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 1 08/26/24 17:53 RCPTL24041899 LOC - Lockout G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 1 08/27/24 18:00 RCPTL24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/27/24 18:00 RCSI24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/30/24 17:36 RCPTL24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. 08/30/24 17:36 RCSI24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft Total: 4 08/29/24 13:32 RCPTL24042465 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 1 08/25/24 14:38 RCPTL24041642 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:11 RCPTL24041668 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:24 RCPTL24041651 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:36 RCPTL24041631 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 22 Page 7 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/25/24 13:40 RCPTL24041632 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 16:48 RCPTL24041667 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:56 RCPTL24041635 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:17 RCPTL24041670 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:41 RCPTL24041655 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:22 RCPTL24041671 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 18:13 RCPTL24041679 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 21:21 RCPTL24041698 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:31 RCPTL24041641 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 20:22 RCPTL24041692 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:25 RCPTL24041628 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:58 RCPTL24041676 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:17 RCPTL24041637 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:11 RCPTL24041860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:35 RCPTL24041868 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 11:58 RCPTL24041812 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:26 RCPTL24041863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 17:12 RCPTL24041891 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 23 Page 8 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 14:55 RCPTL24041857 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:34 RCPTL24041867 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:00 RCPTL24041847 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:24 RCPTL24041816 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 13:56 RCPTL24041843 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:06 RCPTL24041814 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 09:45 RCCU24041773 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:39 RCPTL24041820 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:41 RCPTL24041855 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:04 RCPTL24042131 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:13 RCPTL24042041 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:47 RCPTL24042108 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:19 RCPTL24042156 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:20 RCPTL24042133 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 18:20 RCPTL24042124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:29 RCPTL24042150 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:39 RCPTL24042090 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:10 RCPTL24042099 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 24 Page 9 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 19:25 RCPTL24042136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:59 RCPTL24042096 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:47 RCPTL24042152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:55 RCPTL24042034 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:00 RCPTL24042130 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:14 RCPTL24042155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:17 RCPTL24042042 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:47 RCPTL24042142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:22 RCPTL24042043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:47 RCPTL24042052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:41 RCPTL24042141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:10 RCPTL24042315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:22 RCPTL24042294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:22 RCPTL24042304 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:16 RCPTL24042292 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:24 RCPTL24042313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:10 RCPTL24042301 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:55 RCPTL24042322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 25 Page 10 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/28/24 16:44 RCPTL24042290 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:56 RCPTL24042243 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 08:02 RCPTL24042194 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:54 RCPTL24042314 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:16 RCPTL24042236 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:19 RCPTL24042303 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:53 RCPTL24042298 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:34 RCPTL24042467 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:32 RCPTL24042551 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:12 RCPTL24042546 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:11 RCPTL24042426 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 12:07 RCPTL24042441 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:00 RCPTL24042455 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:26 RCPTL24042549 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:14 RCPTL24042534 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:25 RCPTL24042432 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:32 RCPTL24042434 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 20:47 RCPTL24042540 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 26 Page 11 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/29/24 11:45 RCPTL24042436 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 07:49 RCPTL24042378 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:37 RCPTL24042535 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:44 RCPTL24042691 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:38 RCPTL24042672 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:10 RCPTL24042663 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCPTL24042766 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042655 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:54 RCPTL24042679 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:37 RCPTL24042776 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:48 RCPTL24042761 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:57 RCPTL24042694 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:44 RCPTL24042731 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:01 RCPTL24042765 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042654 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 21:02 RCPTL24042782 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:44 RCPTL24042712 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:35 RCPTL24042690 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 27 Page 12 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/30/24 18:19 RCPTL24042749 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:27 RCPTL24042686 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:54 RCPTL24042716 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:25 RCPTL24042643 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:37 RCPTL24042648 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:38 RCPTL24042653 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:56 RCPTL24042702 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:03 RCPTL24042683 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:57 RCPTL24042624 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:42 RCPTL24042633 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:10 RCPTL24042684 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:54 RCPTL24042746 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:06 RCPTL24042736 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:39 RCPTL24042673 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:27 RCPTL24042774 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:52 RCPTL24042622 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 18:29 RCPTL24042751 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:51 RCPTL24042922 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 28 Page 13 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 19:40 RCPTL24042906 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:23 RCPTL24042844 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:30 RCPTL24042889 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:07 RCPTL24042852 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:56 RCPTL24042885 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:43 RCPTL24042837 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:51 RCPTL24042871 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:22 RCPTL24042903 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:49 RCPTL24042860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:21 RCPTL24042832 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:20 RCPTL24042887 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:38 RCPTL24042920 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:36 RCPTL24042891 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:15 RCPTL24042902 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:56 RCPTL24042908 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:14 RCPTL24042841 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:42 RCPTL24042845 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:41 RCPTL24042846 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 29 Page 14 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 15:10 RCPTL24042873 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:03 RCPTL24042839 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 08:51 RCPTL24042818 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:27 RCPTL24042834 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:38 RCPTL24042883 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:02 RCPTL24042863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 136 08/26/24 16:35 RCCU24041883 SOL - Solicitor A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS SOL - Solicitor Total: 1 08/28/24 18:59 RCPTL24042311 SUS - Suspicious Activity A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:42 RCPTL24042760 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 2 08/28/24 22:00 RCPTL24042422 THF - Theft R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Theft report in the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N in Falcon Heights MN THF - Theft Total: 1 08/27/24 09:49 RCPTL24042003 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:36 RCPTL24042631 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 07:35 RCPTL24042601 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 3 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042910 WAR - Warrant Cleared By Arrest DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult male taken into custody for a Ramsey County warrant. 30 Page 15 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042911 WAR - Warrant A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult female arrested on Ramsey County warrant WAR - Warrant Total: 2 08/29/24 17:56 RCPTL24042530 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:03 RCPTL24042697 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 2 Total Records: 217 31 Page 1 of 7 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 10, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 15:16 RCPTL24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:16 RCWP24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 21:59 RCPTL24043636 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 3 09/01/24 15:15 RCPTL24043028 AHR - Accident Hit and Run R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS A hit and run accident occurred on the 1600 block of snelling av in the city of falcon heights 09/01/24 11:58 RCPTL24042993 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 20:55 RCPTL24043225 AHR - Accident Hit and Run C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:02 RCWP24044101 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 09/01/24 13:35 RCPTL24043004 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:05 RCSI24043057 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:11 RCPTL24042996 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist MAPLE CT FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:51 RCHP24043037 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 22:06 RCPTL24043237 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 10:15 RCPTL24043129 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 32 Page 2 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 17:31 RCPTL24043413 AMA - Assist Medical Agency S - Services not required CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCPTL24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:52 RCPTL24043856 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCWP24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 09/01/24 18:13 RCWP24043048 APD - Accident Property Damage C1 - Cancel by caller HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 06:31 RCPTL24042971 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:21 RCPTL24043084 APD - Accident Property Damage G - Gone on arrival WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 17:05 RCWP24044117 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a property damage report on the 1800 block of Asbury St. APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 4 09/02/24 22:32 RCPTL24043242 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 17:55 RCWP24043598 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 09/07/24 20:07 RCPTL24044129 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 09/01/24 08:22 RCWP24042978 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:47 RCPTL24043235 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 14:39 RCWP24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 33 Page 3 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/04/24 14:39 RCPTL24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 4 09/01/24 20:52 RCPTL24043077 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:42 RCPTL24043216 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:41 RCSI24043212 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:30 RCSI24501711 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report W DAN PATCH AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS Disorderly conduct in the area of 1842 W Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. One male escorted off of Minnesota State Fair property. 09/03/24 19:34 RCSI24043432 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 5 09/01/24 18:43 RCPTL24043056 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship A - Advise/assist COMO AVE 470 FALCON HEIGHTS DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 09/01/24 07:00 RCSI24501700 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security 09/02/24 12:00 RCSI24501703 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 2 09/02/24 00:16 RCPTL24043111 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp G - Gone on arrival BURTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 09/02/24 20:18 RCSI24043221 FGT - Fight DB - Subjs agreed to disburse CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Case report regarding a large physical fight in the 1800 block of Carnes Ave in Falcon Heights. No arrests made. 09/02/24 19:54 RCSI24043217 FGT - Fight Sent to City Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 34 Page 4 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 2 09/07/24 06:30 RCPTL24044044 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 09/01/24 09:57 RCSI24501746 INV - Investigate Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS MN State Fairgrounds, suspicious behavior of a male individual making juvenile females feel uncomfortable. Male escorted off Fairgrounds. 09/02/24 19:06 RCCS24043203 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist DAN ELMER WAY FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:44 RCSI24043214 INV - Investigate R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:27 RCSI24043210 INV - Investigate R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 4 09/01/24 19:47 RCWP24043066 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 14:28 RCPTL24043756 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 2 09/01/24 17:43 RCPTL24043045 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:20 RCPTL24043013 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:59 RCPTL24043039 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:53 RCPTL24043008 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:02 RCPTL24043080 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:17 RCPTL24043043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:16 RCPTL24043012 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:32 RCPTL24042999 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 35 Page 5 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 13:49 RCPTL24043007 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:22 RCPTL24043015 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 11:30 RCPTL24042987 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:54 RCPTL24043053 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:51 RCPTL24043009 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:31 RCPTL24043062 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:07 RCPTL24043071 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:08 RCPTL24043010 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:06 RCPTL24043058 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:43 RCPTL24043006 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:04 RCPTL24043018 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:32 RCPTL24043044 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:09 RCWP24043051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:27 RCPTL24043074 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:30 RCPTL24043034 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:09 RCPTL24043148 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:18 RCPTL24043142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:51 RCPTL24043139 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 36 Page 6 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/02/24 16:10 RCPTL24043178 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:34 RCPTL24043136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:52 RCPTL24043146 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:23 RCPTL24043149 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:11 RCPTL24043167 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:19 RCPTL24043134 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 14:52 RCPTL24043160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:03 RCPTL24043164 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 17:55 RCPTL24043195 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:44 RCPTL24043200 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:13 RCPTL24043198 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 16:18 RCPTL24043179 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 09:12 RCPTL24043688 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 39 09/02/24 19:11 RCPTL24043206 RPR - Recovered Property A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS a towing company found a stolen vehicle on the 1500 block of larpenteur Av in the city of Falcon Heights. vehicle towed to twin cities lot RPR - Recovered Property Total: 1 09/03/24 20:33 RCSI24043436 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/03/24 22:35 RCSI24043460 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 37 Page 7 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 03:22 RCPTL24043262 SUS - Suspicious Activity S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 20:45 RCWP24043989 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 22:58 RCPTL24044163 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:25 RCPTL24044106 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 6 09/06/24 13:30 RCSI24043918 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 09/04/24 13:24 RCAD24501730 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reported his ZPACK meds were taken and someone accessed his laptop occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights 09/04/24 12:59 RCAD24501728 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reports being harassed by another tenant of the building, being accused of trying to sleep with the tenants boyfriend occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights VAA - Vulnerable Adult Abuse Total: 2 09/06/24 17:59 RCPTL24043958 WAR - Warrant Adult Arrest LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded within the 1300 block of Lapenteur Ave West in the city of Falcon Heights on a dispute. One individual taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. WAR - Warrant Total: 1 09/06/24 19:42 RCPTL24043971 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 1 Total Records: 97 38 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description The 2024 State Fair survey was launched on Monday, September 9th. As of Thursday, September 12th, 76 respondents have shared information about their experiences during the fair. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on issues such as safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 76 residents responded, representing various neighborhoods in Falcon Heights, with the majority residing in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (27%). 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 64% of respondents reported seeing police patrols in their neighborhoods, though feedback on patrol frequency varied, with some residents only seeing police once or twice. o Adequacy of Policing: 26% of respondents felt neutral or unsure about the adequacy of police presence outside the fairgrounds, while 45% agreed that it was sufficient. However, some highlighted issues such as insufficient traffic control and a lack of response to illegal parking. o Neighborhood Safety: 77% of respondents felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, though 14% expressed concerns about traffic and parking-related safety risks. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: Only 38% of respondents felt there was adequate parking enforcement. Numerous complaints highlighted illegal parking, delayed responses to parking violations, and issues with residents’ access to their own driveways. o Permit Parking: 37% of respondents supported expanding permit-only parking throughout Falcon Heights during the fair to better control non-residential parking. 63% opposed the measure. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 39 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 53% of respondents felt that traffic was worse in 2024 compared to previous years, with frequent mentions of speeding, congestion on local streets, and difficulty accessing homes. o Noise: Noise from fireworks and events is an expected aspect of the fair, 59% of respondents reported noise levels being about the same, with 20% feeling it was worse than usual. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 43% of respondents agreed that litter was less of an issue in 2024 than in previous years, thanks to more visible trash receptacles and curb markings. o Respect for Property: 70% of respondents felt that fairgoers respected personal property, though some residents reported isolated incidents of trespassing and vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 80% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab operations despite new licensing regulations. Some highlighted safety concerns, particularly on busy streets like Hoyt Avenue. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of respondents agreed that noparking signage and curb markings improved parking issues, though there were reports of fairgoers moving signs. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 53% of respondents supported the idea of requiring businesses that sell parking during the fair to be licensed and regulated by the city. o Resident Compensation: Many residents suggested providing free or discounted fair tickets as compensation for dealing with the fair’s impact. Others advocated for improved communication about parking regulations and more proactive traffic management. o Enforcement & Policing: Recommendations included increased visibility of police patrols and better enforcement of parking violations. Some also called for pedestrian safety improvements at busy intersections like Snelling and Larpenteur. Conclusion: The 2024 State Fair presented familiar challenges for Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking, traffic, and safety. While some improvements were noted—such as better signage and reduced litter—there is significant support for enhanced parking regulation, stronger traffic management, and compensation for residents. The feedback highlights a need for continued dialogue between the city, residents, and State Fair organizers to address these concerns in future fairs. 40 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the preliminary survey results. 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 38 98.98% 97 1.02% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 38 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 38 6.19% 6 3.09% 3 1.03% 1 1.03% 1 36.08% 35 35.05% 34 9.28% 9 4.12% 4 1.03% 1 3.09% 3 Total Respondents: 97 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 38 36.73% 36 63.27% 62 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 3 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 5 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 6 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 7 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 8 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 9 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 10 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 11 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 12 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 14 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 15 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 38 16 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 17 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 18 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 19 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 27 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 28 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 29 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 30 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 38 4.12% 4 18.56% 18 47.42% 46 27.84% 27 2.06% 2 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 3 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 38 5 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 6 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 7 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 8 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 9 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 10 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 11 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 12 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 14 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 17 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 18 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 19 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 38 6.19% 6 13.40% 13 10.31% 10 34.02% 33 7.22% 7 28.87% 28 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 2 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 5 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 38 whatever, and blocking traffic 6 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 7 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 8 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 9 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 10 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 11 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 12 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 13 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 14 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 16 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 17 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 18 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 19 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 20 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever showed up. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 21 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 22 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 23 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 24 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 25 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 28 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 38 1.02% 1 13.27% 13 12.24% 12 47.96% 47 25.51% 25 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 51 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 38 25.51% 25 29.59% 29 20.41% 20 23.47% 23 1.02% 1 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 52 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 38 3.06% 3 5.10% 5 23.47% 23 32.65% 32 35.71% 35 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 4 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 5 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 6 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 7 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 8 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 53 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 38 9 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 10 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 11 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 12 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 13 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 14 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 15 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 16 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 17 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 18 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 19 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 21 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 22 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 23 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 24 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 25 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 26 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 27 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 28 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 29 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 54 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 38 3.09% 3 78.35% 76 18.56% 18 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 4 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 5 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 6 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 7 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 8 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 9 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 10 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 11 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 12 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 55 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 38 13 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 14 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 15 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 16 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 17 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 18 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 19 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 20 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 21 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 22 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 24 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 25 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 26 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 27 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 28 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 56 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 38 10.20% 10 24.49% 24 19.39% 19 39.80% 39 6.12% 6 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 57 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 38 1.02% 1 13.27% 13 18.37% 18 52.04% 51 15.31% 15 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 58 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 38 5.10% 5 15.31% 15 56.12% 55 20.41% 20 3.06% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 59 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 38 20.62% 20 34.02% 33 37.11% 36 8.25% 8 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 60 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 38 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 47 Skipped: 51 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 4 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 5 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 6 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 7 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 8 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 9 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 10 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 11 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 12 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 13 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 14 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 15 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 16 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 17 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 61 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 38 18 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 19 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 20 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 21 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 22 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 23 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 24 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 25 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 26 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 27 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 28 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 29 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 30 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 33 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 34 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 35 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 36 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 37 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 38 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 39 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 40 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 62 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 38 41 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 43 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 44 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 45 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 46 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 47 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 63 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 38 51.61% 48 48.39% 45 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 93 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 93 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 3 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 4 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 5 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 6 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 7 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 8 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 9 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 10 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 11 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 64 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 38 12 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 13 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 15 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 16 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 17 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 18 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 19 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 20 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 21 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 22 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 24 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 25 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 26 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 65 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 38 0.00% 0 7.29% 7 17.71% 17 2.08% 2 78.13% 75 17.71% 17 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 96 Skipped: 2 Total Respondents: 96 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 3 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 66 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 38 4 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 5 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 6 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 7 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 8 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 9 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 10 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 11 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 12 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 15 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 16 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 17 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 67 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 38 36.96% 34 63.04% 58 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 92 Skipped: 6 TOTAL 92 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 68 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 38 75.51% 74 24.49% 24 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 69 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 38 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 36 Skipped: 62 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 4 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 5 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 6 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 7 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 8 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 9 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 10 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 11 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 12 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 13 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 14 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 15 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 70 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 38 best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 16 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 17 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 18 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 19 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 20 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 21 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 22 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 23 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 24 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 25 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 27 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 28 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 29 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 30 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 71 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 38 traffic. 31 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 32 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 33 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 34 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 35 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 72 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 38 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 52 Skipped: 46 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 4 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 5 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 6 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 7 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 8 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 9 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 10 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 11 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 12 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 13 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 14 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 73 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 38 18 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 19 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 20 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 21 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 22 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 24 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 25 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 26 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 27 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 29 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 30 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 31 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 32 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 39 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 40 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 41 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 74 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 38 over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 42 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 43 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 44 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 45 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 46 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 47 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 48 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 49 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 50 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 51 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 52 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 75 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 38 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 28 Skipped: 70 # RESPONSES DATE 1 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with during the current 12-day run. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 4 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 5 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 6 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 7 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 8 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 9 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 10 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 11 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 12 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 13 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 14 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 15 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 76 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 38 16 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 17 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 18 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 19 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 20 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 23 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 24 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 25 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 26 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 27 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 28 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 77 20240917153508,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_15.eml Hello Task Force, Attached is a slightly revised packet. The following changes have been made: 1. August 21st minutes have been added. Thank you Jennifer J.! 2. The packet has been revised to include the police reports for the week of Aug 18 - 24th. Thank you Jennifer P. for pointing out this was missing! 3. The survey data includes the latest results, up to 98 responses. The statistical analysis has not been updated based on the latest data, but figured it would help conversation to have the latest. See you all tomorrow. Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2024 4:18 PM Cc: FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org> Subject: Wednesday, September 18th 2024 State Fair Task Force Agenda Packet Hi State Fair Task Force, Attached is the preliminary agenda packet for next Wednesday. I will send an update of the survey data before the meeting if we have a significant change in responses. Have a great weekend, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls / Ticketing ii. What went well? iii. What could be better? 2. Post-State Fair Survey – Initial Results 3. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday August 21, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __x__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan __x__ City Council Member Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 9-0 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 17, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 9-0 with changes (typos per R. Davis) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back 1. 2023: 165 responses 2. Send survey suggestions to J. Linehan 3. G. May offered to look over survey 4. Potentially look into Town Hall Meeting 5. Monday September 9th is targeted date to send out survey with Falcon Heights Newsletter i. Goal to have preliminary feedback/data by September 18th meeting 2 6. “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Sign Distribution i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 7. Mailings i. New printer as of December 202, working with local shipper out of Arden Hills 1. City previously used “EDDM” mail routes a. 4000+ copies sent to Falcon Heights, Roseville and St. Paul 2. Now city uses targeted mailing; most addresses brought to City’s attention were on list 3. $1800 for a mailing 4. Several Task Force members did not receive the mailing. Concern about how it is delivered a. National Night Out good option for delivery b. Ice Cream Social good option for delivery F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Parking i. Commercial Parking 1. G. May asked about Parking/ Licenses—J. Linehan mentioned that 2025 is the projected goal ii. Resident Parking iii. Street Parking 1. Temporary Signage 1. Confirmation that all previously mentioned corners and park-able sides are covered by signage 2. Public Works has placed temporary signs and markings on the curbs 2. Permits 1. Hangtags mailed to applicable residents 2. New hangtags hope to reduce attempts at forgery and increase visibility for officers G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Report i. Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten is spear heading State Fair Police responsibility chain ii. There will likely be a survey specifically for Falcon Heights City Staff 3 iii. Mitra Jalali- City of St. Paul City Council President. Potential coalition of Roseville/St. Paul/Falcon Heights for the State Fair 2. Staff Liaison Report i. Porta Toilet contract modified, instead signs placed directing people to Curtiss Field ii. State Fair ROW permit to Ramsey County for Fry needs to have crossing plan assistance. Reassess after the State Fair is concluded iii. Trash cans placed today by the State Fair iv. Pedicab Ordinances 1. Limited number were applied for and at least one was declined H. ADJOURN 7:30PM Next regular meeting date: September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm 4 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Post-Fair Recap Description The Task Force will be asked to review the Fair and comment on what went well, and what could be improved. The attached weekly police reports highlight the weeks of August 25th – August 31st, and September 1st – September 7th. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Weekly Police Reports Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss how the State Fair went for them personally. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 5 Page 1 of 11 +RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on August 27, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 13:08 RCSR24041057 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:28 RCAD24041233 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 2 08/22/24 11:05 RCSR24041019 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:16 RCCU24041348 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:02 RCPTL24041320 AHR - Accident Hit and Run Noted SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:02 RCCU24041320 AHR - Accident Hit and Run Report Type Reassignment SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 08/23/24 02:11 RCPTL24041179 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 21:22 RCWP24041552 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 2 08/19/24 02:15 RCPTL24040359 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/20/24 20:43 RCSI24040717 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report SUMMER ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/20/24 20:43 RCWP24040717 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SUMMER ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/21/24 08:24 RCSR24040758 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:23 RCWP24040987 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:23 RCSR24040987 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 6 Page 2 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 23:25 RCPTL24041171 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N EAST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:20 RCSI24041362 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 07:15 RCPTL24041189 AMA - Assist Medical Agency C3 - Cancel out of city SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 09:13 RCPTL24041465 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 08/23/24 13:49 RCCU24041302 ANC - Animal Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS ANC - Animal Complaint Total: 1 08/22/24 20:18 RCPTL24501645 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assist to SFPD on drone that violated TFR 08/22/24 08:00 RCWP24501618 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office has been requested to assist the Minnesota State Fair Police with Crowd Management assets during the Minnesota State Fair. 08/23/24 20:14 RCCU24501651 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Agency assist case number pulled to download video evidence to Evidence.com for a MSFPD case. 08/24/24 19:39 RCPTL24041536 AOA - Assist Other Agency R - Report RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy took over a DNR arrest for DWI on the 1700 block of Randall Av in the city of Falcon Heights AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 4 08/23/24 16:58 RCCU24041357 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 1 08/24/24 20:59 RCAD24041548 ASS - Assault A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS ASS - Assault Total: 1 7 Page 3 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 20:57 RCCU24041396 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:44 RCPTL24041236 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:39 RCAD24041256 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 3 08/23/24 01:00 RCCU24041211 BRG - Burglary Under Investigation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy dispatched to the 1500-B of Larpentuer Avenue for a past action burglary report. Deputy spoke with store employee who stated their business was broken into overnight and money from the safe had been stolen. Deputy took a report and forwarded it to investigations. 08/23/24 01:00 RCPTL24041211 BRG - Burglary Case Assigned to RCSO Investigator LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy dispatched to the 1500-B of Larpentuer Avenue for a past action burglary report. Deputy spoke with store employee who stated their business was broken into overnight and money from the safe had been stolen. Deputy took a report and forwarded it to investigations. BRG - Burglary Total: 2 08/19/24 19:22 RCSR24040507 CDP - Criminal Damage Property Report Type Reassignment SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:54 RCAD24041261 CDP - Criminal Damage Property R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS CDP - Criminal Damage Property Total: 2 08/21/24 12:40 RCAD24501628 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities Background 08/22/24 09:21 RCAD24501639 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS BACKGROUND CHECK FOR CONTRACT CITIES CHK - Records Check Total: 2 8 Page 4 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 17:18 RCPTL24041361 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 08/21/24 15:04 RCSR24040842 DGC - Dangerous Condition S - Services not required LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:56 RCSR24041076 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 2 08/20/24 19:29 RCSI24040712 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 04:15 RCPTL24040955 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:31 RCPTL24041364 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 3 08/21/24 11:28 RCSI24501633 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted COMO AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone testing 08/22/24 17:11 RCSI24501644 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights covering the Minnesota State Fair 08/23/24 13:21 RCSI24501647 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights covering the Minnesota State Fair 08/24/24 14:13 RCSI24501652 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone deployment in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 4 08/19/24 22:48 RCSR24040527 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 08/24/24 22:16 RCHP24041619 FGT - Fight R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Multiple Officers responded to a large fight that broke out in the Midway. All parties involved were trespassed and escorted off premises 9 Page 5 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/24/24 09:19 RCPTL24041466 FRD - Fraud or Forgery A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS FRD - Fraud or Forgery Total: 1 08/18/24 21:48 RCPTL24040330 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N WEST FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 08/20/24 21:14 RCSI24040720 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:37 RCPTL24041408 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist COMO AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 19:22 RCSI24041531 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 3 08/20/24 10:27 RCPTL24040595 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/21/24 16:31 RCPTL24040860 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:28 RCPTL24041140 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 3 08/23/24 11:24 RCAD24041253 PPV - Police Proactive Visit A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PPV - Police Proactive Visit Total: 1 08/19/24 15:02 RCSR24040461 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 07:58 RCSR24040970 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:50 RCPTL24041052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:42 RCPTL24041118 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 20:54 RCPTL24041155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 10 Page 6 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 11:35 RCPTL24041031 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 15:50 RCPTL24041101 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:31 RCPTL24041087 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:18 RCPTL24041160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:53 RCPTL24041142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:41 RCPTL24041069 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:15 RCPTL24041043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 18:47 RCPTL24041141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:20 RCPTL24041113 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:25 RCPTL24041064 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:13 RCPTL24041158 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:18 RCPTL24041129 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:48 RCPTL24041072 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:06 RCPTL24041124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 16:07 RCPTL24041109 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:20 RCPTL24041045 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:04 RCPTL24041040 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:31 RCPTL24041047 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 11 Page 7 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/22/24 18:14 RCPTL24041137 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:38 RCPTL24041068 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 17:01 RCPTL24041121 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 15:59 RCPTL24041106 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 19:27 RCPTL24041145 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 20:22 RCPTL24041152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 08:39 RCSR24040977 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 10:55 RCSR24041014 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 12:48 RCPTL24041051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 21:09 RCPTL24041157 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 07:30 RCSR24040968 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PRIOR AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:05 RCSR24040981 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 09:12 RCSR24040984 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 11:44 RCSR24041033 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 13:34 RCPTL24041066 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:13 RCPTL24041081 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:28 RCPTL24041086 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/22/24 14:08 RCPTL24041079 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 12 Page 8 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 12:49 RCPTL24041277 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:12 RCPTL24041379 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:46 RCPTL24041365 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 17:52 RCPTL24041366 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:01 RCPTL24041376 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:26 RCPTL24041403 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:11 RCPTL24041386 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:13 RCPTL24041249 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:51 RCPTL24041337 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:35 RCPTL24041330 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:45 RCPTL24041257 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 19:26 RCPTL24041382 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:01 RCPTL24041341 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:31 RCPTL24041406 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:40 RCPTL24041313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:19 RCPTL24041347 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:12 RCPTL24041308 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 10:47 RCAD24041238 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 13 Page 9 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 15:13 RCPTL24041322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:48 RCPTL24041393 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:54 RCPTL24041297 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 18:03 RCPTL24041368 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:13 RCPTL24041401 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:12 RCAD24041248 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 21:09 RCPTL24041399 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 12:09 RCPTL24041264 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 20:37 RCPTL24041391 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 11:37 RCPTL24041254 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 18:09 RCPTL24041371 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:33 RCPTL24041310 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PRIOR AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:30 RCPTL24041289 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 13:49 RCPTL24041294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 15:40 RCPTL24041333 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 14:54 RCPTL24041315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:08 RCPTL24041477 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 15:46 RCPTL24041505 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 14 Page 10 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/24/24 10:29 RCPTL24041476 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 18:42 RCPTL24041525 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 15:41 RCPTL24041503 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 19:03 RCPTL24041530 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:57 RCPTL24041513 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 18:56 RCPTL24041527 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 12:14 RCPTL24041483 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:48 RCPTL24041512 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:56 RCPTL24041482 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 16:17 RCPTL24041509 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:33 RCPTL24041480 PRK - Parking Complaint C4 - Cancel duplicate call HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/24/24 11:34 RCPTL24041481 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 89 08/20/24 13:42 RCCV24040651 RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve NSRV - Not served LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 16:39 RCCV24041355 RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve NSRV - Not served LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve Total: 2 08/23/24 07:53 RCPTL24041196 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 08/18/24 01:26 RCPTL24040243 WEL - Welfare Check U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 07:27 RCPTL24041191 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 15 Page 11 of 11 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/23/24 23:58 RCWP24041431 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/23/24 23:58 RCPTL24041431 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 4 Total Records: 151 16 Page 1 of 15 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 3, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 21:47 RCPTL24041927 AFA - Assist Fire Agency F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 08:30 RCPTL24041991 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist COFFMAN ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 05:38 RCSR24041972 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:25 RCPTL24042031 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist NORTHROP ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 13:27 RCPTL24042249 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 16:36 RCCU24042516 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 6 08/28/24 07:03 RCPTL24042182 ALA - Alarm Sounding F - Defective/false alarm SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS ALA - Alarm Sounding Total: 1 08/25/24 00:03 RCWP24041576 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:01 RCHP24041636 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CHAMBERS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:30 RCCU24042103 AMA - Assist Medical Agency G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:24 RCPTL24042137 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:23 RCPTL24042699 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:52 RCSI24042733 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LIGGETT ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:02 RCPTL24042721 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 17 Page 2 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 09:33 RCPTL24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:19 RCPTL24042882 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SAINT MARYS ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 09:33 RCWP24042820 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:48 RCHP24042894 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 22:16 RCHP24042940 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 12 08/29/24 22:22 RCCU24501687 AOA - Assist Other Agency A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE / DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS CREATED AOA REPORT TO BE ABLE TO ATTACH A TOW SHEET AOA - Assist Other Agency Total: 1 08/25/24 08:19 RCPTL24041604 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FOLWELL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:11 RCPTL24042317 APD - Accident Property Damage S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 10:05 RCPTL24042405 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 23:50 RCPTL24042574 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist accident in the area of Snelling Ave and Larpenteur Ave in the city of Falcon Heights MN. Minor injuries to bicyclist. 08/30/24 09:29 RCPTL24042614 APD - Accident Property Damage A - Advise/assist FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:13 RCPTL24042787 APD - Accident Property Damage C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 6 18 Page 3 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 18:42 RCPTL24042128 ASS - Assault R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS On 08/27/2024 Deputies responded to a assault report that occurred over the weekend at the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N. 08/30/24 23:34 RCSI24042798 ASS - Assault Sent to County Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Assault reported on the 1800 block of Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. Two adult female suspects taken into custody. 08/30/24 23:31 RCPTL24042808 ASS - Assault S - Services not required GORTNER AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:21 RCCV24501696 ASS - Assault R - Report JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Deputies took an assault report on the 1600-block of Judson Ave. in Falcon Heights (State Fair Property). One adult male was cited and escorted off property. ASS - Assault Total: 4 08/30/24 21:53 RCPTL24042790 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:08 RCPTL24042743 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 08/28/24 13:19 RCPTL24042252 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Report of a 2 vehicle accident with minor injuries and damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were towed from the scene at the intersection of Hamline and Idaho in Falcon Heights MN. 08/28/24 14:10 RCPTL24042257 AWI - Accident With Injuries TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS An Accident with injuries occurred at the intersection of Larpenteur av and Arona St in the city of Falcon Heights 08/30/24 23:15 RCPTL24042795 AWI - Accident With Injuries Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to an accident with injuries in the area of Larpenteur Ave and Fry Street in the city of Falcon Heights MN. AWI - Accident With Injuries Total: 3 19 Page 4 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 19:03 RCAD24501660 CHK - Records Check Noted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Contract cities background CHK - Records Check Total: 1 08/30/24 16:30 RCHP24042725 Community Outreach Event A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Community Outreach Event Total: 1 08/27/24 07:52 RCPTL24041984 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 07:05 RCPTL24041979 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:47 RCCU24042282 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 15:32 RCCU24042273 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 16:17 RCCU24042287 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 5 08/27/24 13:28 RCPTL24042065 DIS - Dispute Disagreement A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W WEST FALCON HEIGHTS DIS - Dispute Disagreement Total: 1 08/26/24 08:35 RCCU24041763 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:59 RCPTL24042159 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:54 RCPTL24042158 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST 332 FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 22:30 RCPTL24042338 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 21:45 RCPTL24042331 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 22:20 RCPTL24042788 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCSI24042767 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 10:54 RCPTL24042826 DOC - Disorderly Conduct G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 20 Page 5 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 21:12 RCPTL24042927 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 18:50 RCSI24042900 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COSGROVE ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 21:30 RCPTL24042930 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist COOPER ST FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 11 08/25/24 11:31 RCPTL24041616 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Sent to City Attorney LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Deputy responded to the 1500 of Larpenteur Av in the City of Falcon Heights for an assault. DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 08/25/24 00:00 RCSI24501653 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone MN State Fair security 08/26/24 12:52 RCSI24501657 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone Fair security 08/27/24 13:42 RCSI24501670 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS fair security 08/29/24 16:27 RCSI24501685 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair 08/30/24 14:00 RCSI24501692 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS drone security 08/31/24 23:55 RCSI24501698 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Drone flights in support of the Minnesota State Fair DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 6 08/31/24 21:24 RCSI24501699 FGT - Fight Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Group of females fighting near Pizza Wagon stand. FGT - Fight Total: 1 08/28/24 14:10 RCCU24042257 HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/InjuriesNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 21 Page 6 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments HRI - Hit & Run Acc w/Injuries Total: 1 08/29/24 17:03 RCPTL24042529 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 1 08/26/24 17:53 RCPTL24041899 LOC - Lockout G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 1 08/27/24 18:00 RCPTL24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/27/24 18:00 RCSI24042161 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS MVT reported in the 1600 block of LARPENTEUR AVE W, FH. Entered into NCIC as stolen. 08/30/24 17:36 RCPTL24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. 08/30/24 17:36 RCSI24042830 MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft R - Report QUESTWOOD DR FALCON HEIGHTS Motor vehicle theft report in the area of Questwood Dr and West Snelling Dr in Falcon Heights MN. MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft Total: 4 08/29/24 13:32 RCPTL24042465 PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS PCN - Previous Case Follow-Up Total: 1 08/25/24 14:38 RCPTL24041642 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:11 RCPTL24041668 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:24 RCPTL24041651 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:36 RCPTL24041631 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 22 Page 7 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/25/24 13:40 RCPTL24041632 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 16:48 RCPTL24041667 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:56 RCPTL24041635 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:17 RCPTL24041670 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 15:41 RCPTL24041655 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:22 RCPTL24041671 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 18:13 RCPTL24041679 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 21:21 RCPTL24041698 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:31 RCPTL24041641 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 20:22 RCPTL24041692 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 13:25 RCPTL24041628 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 17:58 RCPTL24041676 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/25/24 14:17 RCPTL24041637 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:11 RCPTL24041860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:35 RCPTL24041868 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 11:58 RCPTL24041812 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:26 RCPTL24041863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 17:12 RCPTL24041891 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 23 Page 8 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/26/24 14:55 RCPTL24041857 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 15:34 RCPTL24041867 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:00 RCPTL24041847 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:24 RCPTL24041816 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 13:56 RCPTL24041843 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SHELDON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:06 RCPTL24041814 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 09:45 RCCU24041773 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 12:39 RCPTL24041820 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/26/24 14:41 RCPTL24041855 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:04 RCPTL24042131 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:13 RCPTL24042041 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:47 RCPTL24042108 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:19 RCPTL24042156 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:20 RCPTL24042133 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 18:20 RCPTL24042124 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:29 RCPTL24042150 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:39 RCPTL24042090 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 16:10 RCPTL24042099 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 24 Page 9 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/27/24 19:25 RCPTL24042136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 15:59 RCPTL24042096 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 20:47 RCPTL24042152 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 11:55 RCPTL24042034 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:00 RCPTL24042130 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 21:14 RCPTL24042155 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:17 RCPTL24042042 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:47 RCPTL24042142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:22 RCPTL24042043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 12:47 RCPTL24042052 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/27/24 19:41 RCPTL24042141 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:10 RCPTL24042315 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:22 RCPTL24042294 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:22 RCPTL24042304 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:16 RCPTL24042292 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:24 RCPTL24042313 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:10 RCPTL24042301 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 20:55 RCPTL24042322 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 25 Page 10 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/28/24 16:44 RCPTL24042290 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:56 RCPTL24042243 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 08:02 RCPTL24042194 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 19:54 RCPTL24042314 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 12:16 RCPTL24042236 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 18:19 RCPTL24042303 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/28/24 17:53 RCPTL24042298 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:34 RCPTL24042467 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:32 RCPTL24042551 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:12 RCPTL24042546 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:11 RCPTL24042426 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 12:07 RCPTL24042441 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 13:00 RCPTL24042455 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 21:26 RCPTL24042549 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:14 RCPTL24042534 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:25 RCPTL24042432 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 11:32 RCPTL24042434 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 20:47 RCPTL24042540 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 26 Page 11 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/29/24 11:45 RCPTL24042436 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 07:49 RCPTL24042378 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/29/24 19:37 RCPTL24042535 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:44 RCPTL24042691 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:38 RCPTL24042672 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:10 RCPTL24042663 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:11 RCPTL24042766 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042655 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:54 RCPTL24042679 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:37 RCPTL24042776 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:48 RCPTL24042761 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:57 RCPTL24042694 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 16:44 RCPTL24042731 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:01 RCPTL24042765 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation HOLLYWOOD CT FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:45 RCPTL24042654 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 21:02 RCPTL24042782 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:44 RCPTL24042712 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist CALIFORNIA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:35 RCPTL24042690 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 27 Page 12 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/30/24 18:19 RCPTL24042749 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:27 RCPTL24042686 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 15:54 RCPTL24042716 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:25 RCPTL24042643 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning LINDIG ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:37 RCPTL24042648 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 11:38 RCPTL24042653 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:56 RCPTL24042702 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:03 RCPTL24042683 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:57 RCPTL24042624 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:42 RCPTL24042633 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 13:10 RCPTL24042684 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:54 RCPTL24042746 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 17:06 RCPTL24042736 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 12:39 RCPTL24042673 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 20:27 RCPTL24042774 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 09:52 RCPTL24042622 PRK - Parking Complaint U - Unfounded IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 18:29 RCPTL24042751 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:51 RCPTL24042922 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 28 Page 13 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 19:40 RCPTL24042906 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:23 RCPTL24042844 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:30 RCPTL24042889 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:07 RCPTL24042852 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:56 RCPTL24042885 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:43 RCPTL24042837 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:51 RCPTL24042871 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:22 RCPTL24042903 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 13:49 RCPTL24042860 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:21 RCPTL24042832 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:20 RCPTL24042887 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 20:38 RCPTL24042920 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 17:36 RCPTL24042891 PRK - Parking Complaint TW - Issued warning ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:15 RCPTL24042902 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation TATUM ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 19:56 RCPTL24042908 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:14 RCPTL24042841 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:42 RCPTL24042845 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:41 RCPTL24042846 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 29 Page 14 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 15:10 RCPTL24042873 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 12:03 RCPTL24042839 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 08:51 RCPTL24042818 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 11:27 RCPTL24042834 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation MAPLE KNOLL DR FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 16:38 RCPTL24042883 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 08/31/24 14:02 RCPTL24042863 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 136 08/26/24 16:35 RCCU24041883 SOL - Solicitor A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS SOL - Solicitor Total: 1 08/28/24 18:59 RCPTL24042311 SUS - Suspicious Activity A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 19:42 RCPTL24042760 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 2 08/28/24 22:00 RCPTL24042422 THF - Theft R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS Theft report in the 1600 block of Snelling Ave N in Falcon Heights MN THF - Theft Total: 1 08/27/24 09:49 RCPTL24042003 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 10:36 RCPTL24042631 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation ALBERT ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 07:35 RCPTL24042601 TRF - Traffic Stop TK - Issued Citation LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 3 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042910 WAR - Warrant Cleared By Arrest DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult male taken into custody for a Ramsey County warrant. 30 Page 15 of 15 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 08/31/24 20:11 RCSI24042911 WAR - Warrant A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Adult female arrested on Ramsey County warrant WAR - Warrant Total: 2 08/29/24 17:56 RCPTL24042530 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 08/30/24 14:03 RCPTL24042697 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 2 Total Records: 217 31 Page 1 of 7 RCSO - CP Calls for Service Report - No House Numbers Printed on September 10, 2024 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 15:16 RCPTL24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:16 RCWP24043021 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 21:59 RCPTL24043636 AFA - Assist Fire Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AFA - Assist Fire Agency Total: 3 09/01/24 15:15 RCPTL24043028 AHR - Accident Hit and Run R - Report SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS A hit and run accident occurred on the 1600 block of snelling av in the city of falcon heights 09/01/24 11:58 RCPTL24042993 AHR - Accident Hit and Run S - Services not required SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 20:55 RCPTL24043225 AHR - Accident Hit and Run C4 - Cancel duplicate call LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:02 RCWP24044101 AHR - Accident Hit and Run A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AHR - Accident Hit and Run Total: 4 09/01/24 13:35 RCPTL24043004 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:05 RCSI24043057 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:11 RCPTL24042996 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist MAPLE CT FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:51 RCHP24043037 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist JUDSON AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 22:06 RCPTL24043237 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 10:15 RCPTL24043129 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 32 Page 2 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 17:31 RCPTL24043413 AMA - Assist Medical Agency S - Services not required CRAWFORD AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCPTL24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:52 RCPTL24043856 AMA - Assist Medical Agency A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 08:11 RCWP24043849 AMA - Assist Medical Agency R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS AMA - Assist Medical Agency Total: 10 09/01/24 18:13 RCWP24043048 APD - Accident Property Damage C1 - Cancel by caller HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 06:31 RCPTL24042971 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:21 RCPTL24043084 APD - Accident Property Damage G - Gone on arrival WEST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 17:05 RCWP24044117 APD - Accident Property Damage R - Report ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS Responded to a property damage report on the 1800 block of Asbury St. APD - Accident Property Damage Total: 4 09/02/24 22:32 RCPTL24043242 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist RUGGLES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 17:55 RCWP24043598 AST - Assist Citizen A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS AST - Assist Citizen Total: 2 09/07/24 20:07 RCPTL24044129 CIV - Civil Problem A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS CIV - Civil Problem Total: 1 09/01/24 08:22 RCWP24042978 DGC - Dangerous Condition A - Advise/assist FAIRVIEW AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:47 RCPTL24043235 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/04/24 14:39 RCWP24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 33 Page 3 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/04/24 14:39 RCPTL24043565 DGC - Dangerous Condition G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DGC - Dangerous Condition Total: 4 09/01/24 20:52 RCPTL24043077 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist RANDALL AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:42 RCPTL24043216 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist HOYT AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:41 RCSI24043212 DOC - Disorderly Conduct A - Advise/assist DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 21:30 RCSI24501711 DOC - Disorderly Conduct R - Report W DAN PATCH AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS Disorderly conduct in the area of 1842 W Dan Patch Avenue in Falcon Heights, MN. One male escorted off of Minnesota State Fair property. 09/03/24 19:34 RCSI24043432 DOC - Disorderly Conduct U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS DOC - Disorderly Conduct Total: 5 09/01/24 18:43 RCPTL24043056 DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship A - Advise/assist COMO AVE 470 FALCON HEIGHTS DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship Total: 1 09/01/24 07:00 RCSI24501700 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security 09/02/24 12:00 RCSI24501703 DRD - Drone Deployment Noted DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS State Fair Security DRD - Drone Deployment Total: 2 09/02/24 00:16 RCPTL24043111 DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp G - Gone on arrival BURTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp Total: 1 09/02/24 20:18 RCSI24043221 FGT - Fight DB - Subjs agreed to disburse CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS Case report regarding a large physical fight in the 1800 block of Carnes Ave in Falcon Heights. No arrests made. 09/02/24 19:54 RCSI24043217 FGT - Fight Sent to City Attorney DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 34 Page 4 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments FGT - Fight Total: 2 09/07/24 06:30 RCPTL24044044 HRS - Harassment Report A - Advise/assist SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS HRS - Harassment Report Total: 1 09/01/24 09:57 RCSI24501746 INV - Investigate Noted CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS MN State Fairgrounds, suspicious behavior of a male individual making juvenile females feel uncomfortable. Male escorted off Fairgrounds. 09/02/24 19:06 RCCS24043203 INV - Investigate A - Advise/assist DAN ELMER WAY FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:44 RCSI24043214 INV - Investigate R - Report CARNES AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 19:27 RCSI24043210 INV - Investigate R - Report DAN PATCH AVE FALCON HEIGHTS INV - Investigate Total: 4 09/01/24 19:47 RCWP24043066 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 14:28 RCPTL24043756 LOC - Lockout A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS LOC - Lockout Total: 2 09/01/24 17:43 RCPTL24043045 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:20 RCPTL24043013 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:59 RCPTL24043039 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:53 RCPTL24043008 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 21:02 RCPTL24043080 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:17 RCPTL24043043 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:16 RCPTL24043012 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 12:32 RCPTL24042999 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 35 Page 5 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/01/24 13:49 RCPTL24043007 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:22 RCPTL24043015 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 11:30 RCPTL24042987 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:54 RCPTL24043053 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation GARDEN AVE FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:51 RCPTL24043009 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:31 RCPTL24043062 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:07 RCPTL24043071 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 14:08 RCPTL24043010 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 19:06 RCPTL24043058 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 13:43 RCPTL24043006 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 15:04 RCPTL24043018 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 17:32 RCPTL24043044 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 18:09 RCWP24043051 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 20:27 RCPTL24043074 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/01/24 16:30 RCPTL24043034 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:09 RCPTL24043148 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:18 RCPTL24043142 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:51 RCPTL24043139 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 36 Page 6 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/02/24 16:10 RCPTL24043178 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IOWA AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:34 RCPTL24043136 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 12:52 RCPTL24043146 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 13:23 RCPTL24043149 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:11 RCPTL24043167 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 11:19 RCPTL24043134 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 14:52 RCPTL24043160 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 15:03 RCPTL24043164 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation FRY ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 17:55 RCPTL24043195 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation EAST SNELLING DR FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:44 RCPTL24043200 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation ARONA ST FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 18:13 RCPTL24043198 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/02/24 16:18 RCPTL24043179 PRK - Parking Complaint TK - Issued Citation PASCAL ST N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/05/24 09:12 RCPTL24043688 PRK - Parking Complaint A - Advise/assist ASBURY ST FALCON HEIGHTS PRK - Parking Complaint Total: 39 09/02/24 19:11 RCPTL24043206 RPR - Recovered Property A - Advise/assist LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS a towing company found a stolen vehicle on the 1500 block of larpenteur Av in the city of Falcon Heights. vehicle towed to twin cities lot RPR - Recovered Property Total: 1 09/03/24 20:33 RCSI24043436 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded ROSELAWN AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/03/24 22:35 RCSI24043460 SUS - Suspicious Activity U - Unfounded LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 37 Page 7 of 7 Incident Start Case Number Description Disposition Street Name City Case Comments 09/03/24 03:22 RCPTL24043262 SUS - Suspicious Activity S - Services not required IDAHO AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/06/24 20:45 RCWP24043989 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SNELLING AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 22:58 RCPTL24044163 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS 09/07/24 15:25 RCPTL24044106 SUS - Suspicious Activity G - Gone on arrival SIMPSON ST FALCON HEIGHTS SUS - Suspicious Activity Total: 6 09/06/24 13:30 RCSI24043918 TRF - Traffic Stop TW - Issued warning HAMLINE AVE N FALCON HEIGHTS TRF - Traffic Stop Total: 1 09/04/24 13:24 RCAD24501730 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reported his ZPACK meds were taken and someone accessed his laptop occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights 09/04/24 12:59 RCAD24501728 VAA - Vulnerable Adult AbuseNoted LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS VA reports being harassed by another tenant of the building, being accused of trying to sleep with the tenants boyfriend occurring in the 1400th block of Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights VAA - Vulnerable Adult Abuse Total: 2 09/06/24 17:59 RCPTL24043958 WAR - Warrant Adult Arrest LARPENTEUR AVE W FALCON HEIGHTS Responded within the 1300 block of Lapenteur Ave West in the city of Falcon Heights on a dispute. One individual taken into custody on an outstanding warrant. WAR - Warrant Total: 1 09/06/24 19:42 RCPTL24043971 WEL - Welfare Check A - Advise/assist HOLTON ST FALCON HEIGHTS WEL - Welfare Check Total: 1 Total Records: 97 38 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description The 2024 State Fair survey was launched on Monday, September 9th. As of Thursday, September 12th, 76 respondents have shared information about their experiences during the fair. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on issues such as safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 76 residents responded, representing various neighborhoods in Falcon Heights, with the majority residing in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (27%). 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 64% of respondents reported seeing police patrols in their neighborhoods, though feedback on patrol frequency varied, with some residents only seeing police once or twice. o Adequacy of Policing: 26% of respondents felt neutral or unsure about the adequacy of police presence outside the fairgrounds, while 45% agreed that it was sufficient. However, some highlighted issues such as insufficient traffic control and a lack of response to illegal parking. o Neighborhood Safety: 77% of respondents felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, though 14% expressed concerns about traffic and parking-related safety risks. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: Only 38% of respondents felt there was adequate parking enforcement. Numerous complaints highlighted illegal parking, delayed responses to parking violations, and issues with residents’ access to their own driveways. o Permit Parking: 37% of respondents supported expanding permit-only parking throughout Falcon Heights during the fair to better control non-residential parking. 63% opposed the measure. Meeting Date September 18, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 39 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 53% of respondents felt that traffic was worse in 2024 compared to previous years, with frequent mentions of speeding, congestion on local streets, and difficulty accessing homes. o Noise: Noise from fireworks and events is an expected aspect of the fair, 59% of respondents reported noise levels being about the same, with 20% feeling it was worse than usual. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 43% of respondents agreed that litter was less of an issue in 2024 than in previous years, thanks to more visible trash receptacles and curb markings. o Respect for Property: 70% of respondents felt that fairgoers respected personal property, though some residents reported isolated incidents of trespassing and vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 80% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab operations despite new licensing regulations. Some highlighted safety concerns, particularly on busy streets like Hoyt Avenue. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of respondents agreed that noparking signage and curb markings improved parking issues, though there were reports of fairgoers moving signs. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 53% of respondents supported the idea of requiring businesses that sell parking during the fair to be licensed and regulated by the city. o Resident Compensation: Many residents suggested providing free or discounted fair tickets as compensation for dealing with the fair’s impact. Others advocated for improved communication about parking regulations and more proactive traffic management. o Enforcement & Policing: Recommendations included increased visibility of police patrols and better enforcement of parking violations. Some also called for pedestrian safety improvements at busy intersections like Snelling and Larpenteur. Conclusion: The 2024 State Fair presented familiar challenges for Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking, traffic, and safety. While some improvements were noted—such as better signage and reduced litter—there is significant support for enhanced parking regulation, stronger traffic management, and compensation for residents. The feedback highlights a need for continued dialogue between the city, residents, and State Fair organizers to address these concerns in future fairs. 40 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the preliminary survey results. 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 38 98.98% 97 1.02% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 38 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 38 6.19% 6 3.09% 3 1.03% 1 1.03% 1 36.08% 35 35.05% 34 9.28% 9 4.12% 4 1.03% 1 3.09% 3 Total Respondents: 97 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 38 36.73% 36 63.27% 62 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 3 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 5 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 6 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 7 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 8 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 9 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 10 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 11 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 12 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 14 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 15 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 38 16 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 17 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 18 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 19 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 27 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 28 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 29 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 30 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 38 4.12% 4 18.56% 18 47.42% 46 27.84% 27 2.06% 2 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 3 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 38 5 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 6 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 7 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 8 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 9 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 10 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 11 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 12 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 14 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 15 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 16 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 17 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 18 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 19 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 38 6.19% 6 13.40% 13 10.31% 10 34.02% 33 7.22% 7 28.87% 28 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 2 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 4 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 5 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 38 whatever, and blocking traffic 6 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 7 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 8 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 9 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 10 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 11 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 12 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 13 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 14 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 16 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 17 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 18 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 19 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 20 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever showed up. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 21 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 22 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 23 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 24 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 25 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 28 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 38 1.02% 1 13.27% 13 12.24% 12 47.96% 47 25.51% 25 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 51 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 38 25.51% 25 29.59% 29 20.41% 20 23.47% 23 1.02% 1 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 52 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 38 3.06% 3 5.10% 5 23.47% 23 32.65% 32 35.71% 35 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 4 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 5 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 6 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 7 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 8 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 53 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 38 9 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 10 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 11 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 12 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 13 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 14 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 15 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 16 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 17 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 18 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 19 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 20 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 21 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 22 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 23 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 24 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 25 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 26 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 27 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 28 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 29 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 54 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 38 3.09% 3 78.35% 76 18.56% 18 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 4 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 5 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 6 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 7 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 8 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 9 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 10 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 11 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 12 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 55 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 38 13 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 14 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 15 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 16 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 17 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 18 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 19 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 20 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 21 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 22 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 24 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 25 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 26 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 27 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 28 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 56 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 38 10.20% 10 24.49% 24 19.39% 19 39.80% 39 6.12% 6 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 57 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 38 1.02% 1 13.27% 13 18.37% 18 52.04% 51 15.31% 15 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 58 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 38 5.10% 5 15.31% 15 56.12% 55 20.41% 20 3.06% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 59 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 38 20.62% 20 34.02% 33 37.11% 36 8.25% 8 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 97 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 97 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 60 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 38 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 47 Skipped: 51 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 4 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 5 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 6 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 7 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 8 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 9 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 10 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 11 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 12 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 13 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 14 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 15 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 16 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 17 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 61 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 38 18 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 19 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 20 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 21 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 22 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 23 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 24 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 25 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 26 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 27 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 28 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 29 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 30 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 33 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 34 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 35 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 36 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 37 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 38 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 39 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 40 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 62 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 38 41 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 43 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 44 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 45 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 46 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 47 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 63 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 38 51.61% 48 48.39% 45 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 93 Skipped: 5 TOTAL 93 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 3 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 4 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 5 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 6 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 7 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 8 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 9 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 10 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 11 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 64 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 38 12 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 13 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 14 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 15 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 16 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 17 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 18 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 19 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 20 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 21 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 22 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 23 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 24 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 25 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 26 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 65 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 38 0.00% 0 7.29% 7 17.71% 17 2.08% 2 78.13% 75 17.71% 17 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 96 Skipped: 2 Total Respondents: 96 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 2 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 3 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 66 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 38 4 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 5 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 6 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 7 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 8 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 9 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 10 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 11 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 12 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 13 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 14 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 15 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 16 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 17 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 67 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 38 36.96% 34 63.04% 58 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 92 Skipped: 6 TOTAL 92 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 68 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 38 75.51% 74 24.49% 24 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 98 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 98 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 69 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 38 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 36 Skipped: 62 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 4 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 5 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 6 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 7 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 8 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 9 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 10 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 11 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 12 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 13 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 14 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 15 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 70 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 38 best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 16 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 17 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 18 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 19 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 20 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 21 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 22 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 23 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 24 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 25 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 27 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 28 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 29 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 30 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 71 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 38 traffic. 31 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 32 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 33 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 34 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 35 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 72 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 38 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 52 Skipped: 46 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 3 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 4 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 5 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 6 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 7 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 8 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 9 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 10 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 11 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 12 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 13 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 14 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 73 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 38 18 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 19 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 20 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 21 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 22 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 24 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 25 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 26 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 27 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 29 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 30 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 31 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 32 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 39 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 40 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 41 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 74 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 38 over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 42 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 43 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 44 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 45 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 46 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 47 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 48 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 49 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 50 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 51 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 52 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 75 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 38 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 28 Skipped: 70 # RESPONSES DATE 1 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 2 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 3 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with during the current 12-day run. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 4 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 5 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 6 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 7 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 8 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 9 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 10 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 11 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 12 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 13 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 14 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 15 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 76 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 38 16 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 17 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 18 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 19 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 20 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 21 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 22 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 23 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 24 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 25 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 26 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 27 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 28 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 77 20241011121512,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_19.eml Hello State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is a proposed agenda packet for Wednesday's meeting. Feel free to reach out if you find corrections or other items to change. Have a great weekend, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:35 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; 'Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)' <jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us>; 'ross.allard@gmail.com' <ross.allard@gmail.com>; 'Rice' Davis' <riceldavis@gmail.com>; 'gmay@umn.edu' <gmay@umn.edu>; 'dazyjmj@yahoo.com' <dazyjmj@yahoo.com>; 'mehowley@hotmail.com' <mehowley@hotmail.com>; 'trbrace@comcast.net' <trbrace@comcast.net>; 'alicehausman@hotmail.com' <alicehausman@hotmail.com>; 'iam@nicoleporter.com' <iam@nicoleporter.com>; FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org>; Elke van der Werff <elke.vanderwerff@falconheights.org>; ktbd4.tom@gmail.com <ktbd4.tom@gmail.com> Subject: State Fair Task Force Meeting When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. Where: Falcon Heights City Hall - 2077 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 18, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. Post-State Fair Survey – Final Results 2. Special Event Commercial Parking Lot License 3. Ice Castles 4. Member Topics 5. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: November 20, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 BLANK PAGE 2 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter __x__ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __absent__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Linehan __x__ City Council Liaison Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls/Ticketing 1. The task force discussed the number of tickets issued, and the fact that numbers were trending down. 2. Typical Call numbers: 5 per day normally. 50 per day during the State Fair ii. What went well? 1. Sign Distribution for “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Signs and post event retrieval went well 3 i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 2. Pedicabs seemed to follow updated registration policy 3. Lighting at Curtiss Field 4. Permits seemed to be easier for police to monitor 1. 600 printed iii. What Could be better? 1. First 2 days of the Fair are the worst for Falcon Heights City Hall 1. Concern raised that city staff’s summer hours meant they were closed at noon on Friday. 2. Option to provide Staff Overtime or allow time off after the Fair instead 3. Linehan continued answering calls, but this was not common knowledge i. Get volunteers to man the phones (Monday before the fair, through the Tuesday after the Fair). They could divert calls using a flow chart and reduce stress on City employees. 2. Crossing assistance for walkers and motorists by the Larpenteur/Fry intersection 1. Matter of time before there is a fatality 2. Accidents are increased in this area during the State Fair. 3. Elevate Police presence 1. National Guard, Police Corp, Volunteers, Community Ambassadors, State Patrol 4. Escalate to a STATE level responsibility 1. Several legislators are interested in crowd management during the State Fair (Senator Clare Verbeten lives close to the Fairgrounds) 2. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back i. 2024: 104 responses so far 1. Mostly from NE Quadrant and Northome 2. Safety and Policing 1. Visibility- 65% saw regular patrols 2. Adequacy-33% felt police presence was adequate 3. Safety at home-75% felt safe during the Fair 3. Parking 1. Enforcement- 28% felt it was adequate 2. Permit Only areas- 33% wish to increase number of areas 4. Traffic/Noise 1. Congestion: 50+% said it was worse 2. Most residents felt noise was the same 5. Litter/Property respect 1. Half feel litter was improved 4 2. 67% agree fairgoers had respect for property 6. New Policies 1. 78% didn’t notice changes to pedicabs 2. 66% liked the signage and curb marking 7. Future Improvements 1. Commercial Parking: Half agreed that regulation would help 2. Resident compensation: Most would like free, reduced cost or season pass option for those within a geographic distance to the Fair 3. Policing i. Enforcement and presence top the list of suggestions. 3. Next Steps i. Talk to Senator Verbeten and other Representatives about getting State level aid ii. Codify Commercial Parking Licensure F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. Monument Signs are Completed ii. Tuesday October 29 at 6pm – 8 pm Stouts – Falcon Heights Trivia with MC Eric Meyer for 75th Anniversary iii. October 26, 2-5pm Fall Festival at City Hall 1. Music, Bouncy House, 75th Anniversary Celebration 2. Staff Liaison i. Community Park 1. Removing old building 2. Replacing with Prefab Restroom/warming area ii. Police contract 1. December 2024 Ramsey County Sheriff contract ends (although they will commit to January and February potentially) 2. St. Anthony requested to begin services March 1, 2025 1. Initial concern over staffing before 2026 3. New Brighton was explored for a bridge option in 2025, but they couldn’t do it for just a year G. ADJOURN 7:45PM Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm 5 BLANK PAGE 6 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description Overview: The 2024 State Fair survey, launched on Monday, September 9th, has now gathered 145 responses as of October 11, 2024. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 145 residents responded to the survey. The majority reside in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (34%), consistent with previous reporting from high-impact areas near the fairgrounds. 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 60% of respondents reported not seeing police patrols during the fair, a slight decline from previous reports. The frequency of patrols remains inconsistent, with some residents noting seeing police only once or twice during the entire fair period. o Adequacy of Policing: 34% of residents felt policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds, while 22% disagreed, citing slow response times to traffic control and parking violations. o Neighborhood Safety: 78% of respondents agreed they felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, with only one respondent strongly disagreeing that they felt safe in their neighborhood. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: 42% of respondents agreed parking enforcement was adequate, with 17% expressing dissatisfaction. Numerous complaints arose around illegal parking, delayed responses, and unauthorized vehicles parked in permit-only zones. o Permit Parking: Support for expanding permit-only parking has increased to 35%, with some respondents pushing for broader implementation to prevent illegal parking by fairgoers. The majority of respondents (65%) oppose citywide State Fair parking permits. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Survey Data 10.11.24 Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 7 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 55% of respondents reported traffic being worse than in previous years. Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly in high-demand areas, has resulted in safety concerns and delays for residents. o Noise: Noise complaints decreased, with 17% of residents reporting that noise levels were worse than in 2023, especially from late-night traffic and fair-related events. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 46% of respondents agreed litter was less of an issue compared to previous years, likely due to the improved placement of trash receptacles and curb markings. However, isolated incidents of littering were still reported. o Respect for Property: 69% of residents agreed fairgoers generally respected personal property, though some noted trespassing and occasional vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 79% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab behavior following new regulations. Some residents, however, cited concerns about loud music and reckless driving by pedicab operators. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of residents felt that no-parking signage and curb markings helped reduce parking issues. However, several respondents reported fairgoers moving or ignoring the signs, which contributed to ongoing parking violations. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 50% of residents supported the idea of regulating businesses that sell parking during the fair to address safety concerns and reduce traffic. o Resident Compensation: Many residents advocated for compensation, such as free or discounted fair tickets, in recognition of the inconveniences caused by the fair. o Enforcement & Policing: Respondents suggested increasing the number and visibility of police patrols, especially during peak traffic hours, and more aggressive enforcement of parking restrictions. There were also calls for pedestrian safety measures at busy intersections. Conclusion: The updated survey data continues to highlight concerns among Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking enforcement, traffic congestion, and noise during the State Fair. While some improvements have been noted, such as better litter management and increased awareness of signage, residents are calling for stronger traffic and parking regulations, better enforcement, and potential compensation for the event’s disruptions. 8 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the final survey results. 9 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 44 99.31% 144 0.69% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 10 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 44 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 11 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 44 6.25% 9 2.78% 4 1.39% 2 0.69% 1 34.03% 49 38.19% 55 8.33% 12 4.17% 6 0.69% 1 3.47% 5 Total Respondents: 144 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 12 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 44 39.31% 57 60.69% 88 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Daily 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 More officers and parking on the lawn 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 Can always use more 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 4 We rarely see police on Fairview since city ended service with St Anthony 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 I don't seem to see as many patrols either during or not during the Fair the past few years, especially in the alleys. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 6 About the same. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 7 I would like more police visibility to enforce speeding and cutting through alleys. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 8 Did not observe as often as 2023 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 9 Once or twice 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 10 Most noticeable difference this year was the lack of police, did not see any police presence 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 11 I didn't see them, but I know they were there because they ticketed one of my Visitors (I'll say more about that later) 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 12 Basically no. I did see an unmarked SUV and talked to that officer who was ticketing. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 I wasn’t home much during the day 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 14 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 13 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 44 16 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 17 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 18 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 19 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 20 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 21 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 22 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 23 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 24 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 25 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 26 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 27 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 28 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 29 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 30 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 31 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 32 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 39 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 40 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 41 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 43 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 14 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 44 4.86% 7 17.36% 25 45.14% 65 29.17% 42 3.47% 5 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 Need more presence 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 2 In the past 14 years I’ve lived here, it was the worst year for patrolling and enforcement. I can only speak of Larpenteur Ave. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 See above. Also need more police visibility at night. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 4 little parking enforcement or speed limit enforcement. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 5 There should be more police closer to the fairgrounds due to the amount of kids causing problems nearby. The state fair should be paying for the additional police. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 6 Our driveway is on Larpenteur Ave near Cleveland Ave. During the State Fair, there is always a line a traffic stopped in front of it which makes it very hard to get in and out. Just getting around the Falcon Heights area is hard, for instance, to get groceries. I wish there was a police presence to help us get out of our parking lot. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 15 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 44 7 I did not see more police around but we did hear lots of sirens most nights 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 8 I never saw a marked police vehicle. And BTW it seems a general trend during non-fair times as well. I used to see a patrol car regularly on both the public streets and alleys. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 More coverage At Snelling & Hoyt 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 10 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 12 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 13 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 14 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 15 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 18 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 19 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 20 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 28 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 16 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 44 4.86% 7 11.81% 17 13.89% 20 34.72% 50 6.94% 10 27.78% 40 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 It’s very helpful that I can get a permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Let us park people on our lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I never saw anyone enforcing parking and heard that complaints of parking violations took a long time for response 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Parking not a problem but cars lined up all the way down Fairview to turn on Larp and honking horns, both lanes on Larp full on the busy days not good leading to stoplight 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 Once again this year there was a vehicle parked in front of our house with its back wheel over the curb and on the lawn. Would be nice for the sheriff deputies during their patrols to issue a 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 17 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 44 citation to the offender. 6 I saw many cars illegally parked every day. I think the fair is so crowded that people would rather pay a ticket than have to find a parking spot 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 Every day vehicles were parked within five feet of my driveway, but I never called law enforcement because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 8 There is no parking on the Snelling West frontage road (service dr) 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 9 Parking near stop signs and at intersections improved due to signage so we didn’t see the ticketing/towing as in the past. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 10 I called in twice for illegally parked cars and to my knowledge neither car was ever ticketed. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 11 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 12 Would like to see parking eliminated on side streets where you have to come out of ally. Impossible to see cars approaching until in the middle of street. So dangerous. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 13 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 14 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 16 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 17 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading whatever, and blocking traffic 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 18 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 20 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 21 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 22 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 24 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 26 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 27 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 29 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 30 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 44 showed up. 33 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 34 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 35 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 36 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 37 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 38 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 39 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 19 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 44 0.69% 1 11.72% 17 10.34% 15 51.72% 75 25.52% 37 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 20 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 44 24.83% 36 29.66% 43 22.07% 32 21.38% 31 2.07% 3 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 21 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 44 3.45% 5 5.52% 8 23.45% 34 35.17% 51 32.41% 47 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 This was brilliant. Huge help. 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 Need to add signs for no parking rentable scooters. Those kept getting dumped in our yard 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 More permanent signs are needed. The ones for this year were too easy to move 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 People moved the signs! Let people park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 LOVED the additional signage and spray painted curb lines. I think this improved poor parking tremendously 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 6 It was not enforced. Police did not respond and ticket vehicles. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 7 Nice job with the signage and curb markings. This was a great idea. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 8 Noticed additional signs on north side of Idaho but not Iowa - west of Arona 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 22 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 44 9 There did not seem to a problem 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 10 Very helpful! Noticed a difference in impact! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 11 Huge difference for visibility at intersections. Great improvement! 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Two corners of my block had signs removed (I'm guessing people stashed them in their trunks or had tinted windows), and another sign by the alley was relocated by a parker. I could see the old hole, and they couldn't get it posted into the hard dirt well enough so it was obvious they had moved it. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. (Year round) Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 14 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 15 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 16 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 17 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 18 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 19 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 20 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 21 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 24 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 25 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 26 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 27 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 28 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 29 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 30 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 31 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 32 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 34 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 35 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 36 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 37 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 38 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 39 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 40 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 23 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 44 41 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 24 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 44 3.55% 5 79.43% 112 17.02% 24 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 141 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 141 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 Tell them to stop playing loud music. Also, let people park cars on their lawn. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 Seemed like there weren’t as many, and not driving as crazy as years past 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 3 Wish there were more available 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 4 Didn’t know there was an ordinance. Not sure why one was necessary 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 5 Cannot comment on this topic. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 6 I don’t mind them, but they should not be allowed to blast music from their cab. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 their music is too loud 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 8 Marijuana use and loud music, pedicab drivers loitering on property 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 9 They weren't better or worse, but there were a lot more of them for sure. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 10 I didn't see permits on all the pedicabs. Are they required to display them? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 11 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 12 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 13 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 25 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 44 14 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 15 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 16 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 17 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 18 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 19 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 20 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 21 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 22 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 24 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 25 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 29 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 30 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 31 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 32 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 33 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 34 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 35 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 36 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 37 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 38 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 26 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 44 8.97% 13 22.76% 33 22.76% 33 40.00% 58 5.52% 8 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 27 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 44 0.69% 1 11.03% 16 18.62% 27 53.79% 78 15.86% 23 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 28 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 44 4.83% 7 12.41% 18 60.69% 88 20.00% 29 2.07% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 29 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 44 21.53% 31 29.86% 43 38.89% 56 9.72% 14 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 30 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 44 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 66 Skipped: 79 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I had a hard time getting out of my driveway because of traffic on Hoyt 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 I found the airplanes to be a big bummer. They fly too iften 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 I may sound repetitive here but let residents park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 The noise from the concerts seem to be getting louder & louder. I'm near Simpson and Crawford. Fireworks noise is still great...love it 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 We had a man walking down our alley. He appeared intoxicated at 7:00 am. He stopped and picked apart his breakfast sandwich and threw it in our alley. He was yelling and swearing. Another day a younger male was walking down our alley and stopped and peed by garbage can. Then started swearing and kicked carnage can. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 6 During the busiest days of the Fair, Arona seemed to become a major thoroughfare. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Due to rain forecast on certain days, some other days were extremely busy. Could electronic sign be posted on Larp closer to Cleveland and one on Fairview at Rose lawn when lots fill? 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 8 There is always going to be noise from the fair. You accept that when you choose to live in Falcon Heights. The fair has been there longer than most houses in the city. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 Would be nice to have litter containers along Albert Steet; closer to the east side of the Northome neighborhood. The traffic was worse this year probably due to the record crowds on some days. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 10 More trash and more drivers who could not find a place to park and raced through the neighborhood. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 The State Fair needs to put a cap on attendance. It can just be unlimited! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 Many years the noise from the concerts is very loud, particularly at night. This year I did not notice it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 13 If we want to prevent people from parking within five feet of a driveway, then some kind of signage will be required, otherwise there will be no change in behavior. For example: "$100 fine for parking within five feet of driveway." 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 14 The trash cans really helped with litter. Traffic was really bad this year. I saw and accident at Idaho and Hamline during the fair and the number of people speeding down streets was very high. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 Litter bins in Falcon Heights are a nice improvement. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 16 No matter what you do, people will still leave litter if that is what they are used to. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 17 Traffic on Larpenteur not considerate of folks living in south side apartments. Getting back into apartment difficult as cars blocked driveways and unwilling to allow into driveways. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 18 We could maybe use some trash cans in our neighborhood as well 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 19 The state fair should lessen activities within the grounds on already crowded weekends, especially high profile people.. No need for a parade on grounds on weekends either. Do these promotions during the week, when attendance is less. Just makes it much harder to get around on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 20 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 21 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 31 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 44 down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 22 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 23 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 24 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 25 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 27 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 28 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 29 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 30 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 31 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 33 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 34 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 35 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 36 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 37 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 38 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 40 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 32 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 44 racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 41 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 43 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 44 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 45 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 46 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 47 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 48 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 49 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 50 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 51 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 52 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 53 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 54 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 55 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 56 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 57 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 58 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 59 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 60 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 61 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 62 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 63 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 64 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 65 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 33 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 44 66 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 34 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 44 49.64% 68 50.36% 69 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 137 Skipped: 8 TOTAL 137 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Big government, man. Give it a break. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 With that said...we need as much parking available as possible. So dont make the commercial spots not WANT offer them 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 3 Of course it should be regulated. I’ve been saying that for sixteen years. That the city lets this happen is a joke. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 4 The City has enough to do 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 5 I think the city should be aware of businesses selling spots but not regulate the sale 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 6 They should have to report & pay taxes on parking income . 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 7 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 8 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 9 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 10 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 11 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 35 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 44 12 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 14 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 16 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 17 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 18 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 19 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 20 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 25 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 26 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 27 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 28 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 29 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 30 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 31 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 32 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 44 0.00% 0 7.04% 10 12.68% 18 1.41% 2 78.87% 112 18.31% 26 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 142 Skipped: 3 Total Respondents: 142 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Emailed. Then called to get parking permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Why bother calling about speeding and noise? We need a police department again and stop relying on the sheriff’s department. It has progressively gotten worse year after year since we ousted our police! 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 I would not know who to call 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 37 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 44 4 Nonemergency line for parking violations 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 5 Sought clarification on signage. Assistance from City Hall is always excellent! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 6 I should have called law enforcement for vehicles parked within five feet of my driveway, but I did not because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 7 Called city to try to get special parking permit as tree was down in alley and our garage inaccessible. We were refused. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 8 I just called the non-emergency number on the brochure we received in the mail. The instructions were quite clear. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 did not call - did not know who to call. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 10 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 12 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 13 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 14 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 16 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 17 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 18 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 19 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 20 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 21 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 24 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 25 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 38 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 44 35.29% 48 64.71% 88 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 136 Skipped: 9 TOTAL 136 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 39 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 44 77.24% 112 22.76% 33 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 40 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 44 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 57 Skipped: 88 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Every Falcon Heights household should get passes for the fair for the inconvenience. 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Permits would be so awesome. That would relieve so much stress I think. The traffic at intersections is dangerous because people are either driving too fast and or looking for a parking spot and not looking for pedestrians 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 Permit parking would be nuts. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 If there are other ways our city can make revenue from the fair I think it’s valid (such as pedicab licensing or business parking requirements). 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 5 I love living in FH during the fair...Its part of my family's identity. 43 years now..😁 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 6 Except for the very busiest days of the Fair, I thought that everything went along much better than in the past. The additional signage really helped. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Again, the fair was here before any of us moved to Falcon Heights and will be here long after we’ve all left. You moved to FH knowing the Fair was here. You knew there’d be increased traffic and increased noise for ten days at the end of summer and all those other events. Frankly the noise and traffic are worse for back to the fifties. You accepted that by moving to FH. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 8 One of the things that was worse this year over any other year was honking. Vehicles cutting in and vehicles blocking intersection with traffic lights caused many frustrated drivers. U-turns where it’s clearly posted no u-turns was equally frustrated. You just cannot get past the traffic around the fairgrounds. People blocking intersections and stopping traffic to make u-turns was constant. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 9 The State Fair does whatever it likes. No cap on attendance, no cap on noise limits, and no contributions to the City of Falcon Heights. They are NOT a good neighbor! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 10 I live near the Larpenteur entrance to the Fair. Pedestrian crossing from the north side of Larpenteur to the entrance (and vice versa) is extremely dangerous. The security people only direct the cars. In the past, security people helped pedestrians cross in the crosswalk from either direction. I strongly believe this should be re-instated. I also think that there should be lighted, flashing crosswalk signs that pedestrians can implement (as in Roseville's Central Park crossing at Victoria Street. A less desirable option would be to supply flags and holders on either side for pedestrians to carry as they cross. However, there's a very good chance they would be stolen very quickly. 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 11 I usually attend the Fair. Many wheelchairs were abandoned in the neighborhood. One neighbor had to finally call the police about removing it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 12 Speeding on residential streets was excessive, and no police monitoring or ticketing was present to combat it. Please consider permit only parking in north home to discourage disorderly and dangerous behavior like speeding, littering, loitering 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 13 Thank you for your attention to improving the community’s experience! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 14 I have two things. The local traffic was really bad this year with people circling for parking. If we all have permits for parking that would be greatly reduced. Also I really think the fair should give falcon heights residents and people who live within 2 miles of the fair either free tickets or discounted tickets to the fair. Because the fair pays no taxes and causes so much disruption in our neighborhood every year, tickets is the least it can do. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 I think you should make it easier for Hollywood Court Residents to get Parking Permits for Guests. I don't know how many Guests I may have, friends and relatives often call while I'm away during the day to say they are coming. I like to share my neighborhood with them, and maybe see them later. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 44 16 There needs to be crossing assistance all day and temporary lighting at night at the Fry street crossing at the north parking entrance. I saw a number of people almost get hit by cars (at least 4 instances, one including a stroller). Even when one car stopped it was not clear to other drivers that there were pedestrians trying to cross because cars on the outside lane blocked visibility of the corners. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 17 An option to be able to have a permit to park on streets as a resident. A tree fell on one of our cars and across our driveway during the big storm. It would have been nice to be able to park in front of our house when we did not have access. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 18 Please see above comments on permanent signage. Permanent sign installed 9/16 after state fair on my front boulevard. No need for year round sign. Have to view all the time. Temp signs worked. Could it ever be removed and be repurposed for where needed. Thanks 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 19 My complaint is about drivers coming from a distance and trapping apartment dwellers in their apartments. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 20 Why were some of the police officers at the gates harassing people about wearing masks?? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 21 State fair needs to find a way to limit attendance on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 22 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 23 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 24 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 25 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 27 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 28 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 29 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 30 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 31 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 33 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 44 34 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 35 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 36 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 37 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 38 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 40 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 41 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 43 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 44 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 45 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 46 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 47 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 48 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 49 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 44 controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 50 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 51 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 52 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 53 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 54 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 55 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 56 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 57 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 44 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 76 Skipped: 69 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Same comment as above 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Why don’t the fair grounds get used more throughout the year? Octoberfest is a nice addition in recent years. There used to be concerts in the grandstand when I first moved here. Seems like a wasteful lack of use for a very urban, accessible area. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 Parking permits ! 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 Allow people to park cars on their lawns. Also, discounted rates for State Fair entry since you never charge your neighbors when they ask to borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 An annual pass available to Falcon heights residents- we would attend more often and would appreciate the recognition of the inconveniences that come with living near the fair 10/9/2024 6:09 PM 6 4 tickets per household to attend for free 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 7 Snelling and Larpenteur is getting more and more seedy feeling.. Maybe more police presence around at night in the neighborhoods close to there. I would not walk in the dark the block from my place to the wonderful food at..New Fresh Wok 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 8 Let FH residents in for free. (That’s not happening) 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 More park and rides! Clearly display far in advance when lots are full. Get more electronic boards out on the roads. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 10 Better relationship with the State Fair leadership. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 Cap on attendance and limited hours/days. Eliminate fireworks. Designate a portion of your ticket sales to the City of Falcon Heights. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 I would like the state fair to allot money to falcon heights for the increase wear and tear on our roads not just during the state fair but also for the many additional events that occur throughout the year. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 13 See answer to question 20 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 14 I would like there to be traffic controllers around Cleveland and Larpenteur. I live off of Larpenteur near the Bell Museum and find it very difficult to get in and out of where I live. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 15 Speed monitoring and ticketing for speeding and reckless driving in residential areas, especially on weekends during the fair 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 16 See comment above regarding tickets to residents. Or the fair could start paying some taxes to Falcon Heights. The wear and tear on our roads and infrastructure, not to mention inconvenience, should really be compensated in some way by the fair. To be clear, I enjoy the fair but every year it gets bigger making it harder to live nearby and not get very frustrated with all the accommodations we have to make to function (ie leaving the house at certain times when traffic will be less bad, dealing with shuffling cars into parking spots, having contractors struggle to even get to our house). 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 17 Permits easier to get, which is really an issue for City Hall, not the State Fair. You seem to want to control it to such a degree that it's a headache. When I could just pick up multiple Permits and have them available, and not have to run after and try to get them back things were simpler. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 18 Street crossing assistance 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 39 / 44 19 Either all of Falcon Hts. should be permit parking or some allowance made for special circumstances and/or emergencies. During power outage, we couldn’t access one of our garage spaces and the second car was trapped in our garage, blocked by a downed tree. We had to park some distance away when using the one available car to get dry ice and other provisions. City refused special parking permit during the emergency. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 20 It would be super if Falcon Heights residents were allowed to purchase a 12 day pass for their own use only. Sort of a pain and suffering reward so we wouldn't feel quite so grumpy about things like cleaning up a wasp infested half eaten turkey leg left on my elderly neighbor's lawn. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 21 Maybe free season passes to the Fair would be appreciated for the inconvenience. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 22 Reduce parking on the north side of the fair &/or have traffic signs noting that the lots are full. More park and ride sites would help would help reduce congestion caused by rude car riders. More signs indicating that driveways should remain open 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 23 More park and rides would be great 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 24 See above answer. Give falcon Hts some compensation. Possible some revenue or complimentary tickets to fair. Keep Hoyt gate open for walkers & bikers to enter yesr round. Just a small opening would help 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 25 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 26 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 27 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 28 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 29 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 30 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 31 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 32 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 33 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 34 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 35 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 36 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 37 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 38 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 39 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 40 / 44 would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 40 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 41 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 42 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 43 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 44 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 45 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 46 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 47 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 48 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 49 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 50 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 51 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 52 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 53 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 54 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 55 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 56 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 57 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 58 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 59 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 60 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 61 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 62 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 41 / 44 63 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 64 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 65 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 66 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 67 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 68 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 69 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 70 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 71 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 72 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 73 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 74 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 75 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 76 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 42 / 44 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 42 Skipped: 103 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Please please please, can the north entrance gate on snelling be open regularly for pedestrian traffic when the fair grounds aren’t in use? It’s so unpredictable now as to when the gates will be open. That was never a problem when I first moved here. We like to walk in the fair grounds. It’s a public park, right? But its gates aren’t regularly open. At least post to the website when the gates (and which gates) will be open so it’s transparent to the public. I go over there regularly during hours when the grounds are supposedly open only to find the gate locked. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Cars on lawns. Discounted entry for residents Let permit drivers practice driving in the State Fair when it’s not going on. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I can’t stress enough how much I felt the additional parking signage and painted curbs helped ease poor parking. Wish there was a faster response from PD for those that were moving signs or illegally parked vehicles. 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Would like a spot some where that people who can't go to the fair, especially people with kids or older people, to grab a pronto pup or a bag of mini donuts...like the food truck that used to be on the corner of Snelling and Hoyt or the one that comes in front of the Roseville VFW in the summer....yay! 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 limit ticket sales each day. Require the fair the build more on campus parking ramps. A portyof ticket sales should be given back to Falcon Heights to cover more police presence. I would be in favor of no state fair parking within a half mile from the fair. In general, it’s just too big. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 6 See answer to question 20 Thanks! 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 7 It would be nice if a July 4th fireworks would be hosted on the fairgrounds. 9/23/2024 8:20 PM 8 Parking permits and compensation by the fair are the biggest issues for me. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 9 Let the Residents of Hollywood Court make their own decisions about Parking on the Street during the Fair. We don't have the same accessibility that Residents on the East side of Snelling have, we're harder to find and we get very little traffic. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 10 On Tuesday when the fair opened late to handle storm recovery people were literally parked on Snelling. I don't know that there would have been anywhere for them to go but it seemed odd and made it slightly more difficult to get around. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 11 During the fair, it’s incredibly challenging to have workers here for any reason, whether to deliver furniture or appliances or during projects such as remodeling. There needs to be more flexibility in making special parking permits available, whether for emergencies like the power outage and downed alley tree this year or for scheduled deliveries, special home projects, etc. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Thank you for creating this survey and considering the feedback. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Thank you for your work on these issues. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 14 Updates , especially nearer next yrs fair. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 15 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 16 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 17 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 43 / 44 during the current 12-day run. 18 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 20 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 21 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 23 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 24 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 26 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 27 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 28 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 29 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 30 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 31 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 32 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 33 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 34 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 36 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 44 / 44 37 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 38 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 39 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 40 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 41 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 51 BLANK PAGE 52 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Special Event Commercial Parking Lot Licensing Description In the 2023 State Fair Task Force Report, it was noted that the regulation of commercial parking lots should be a future goal. As a reminder, the city does not allow parking in residential districts but does allow paid State Fair parking in commercial lots. The city does not regulate further beyond that, other than working with operators when complaints arise to ensure they are operating safely. A concern over temporary commercial lots is that some that operate lots should not be doing so, some businesses no longer have sufficient parking to operate, and parking lot operations often spill into roadways, causing safety concerns. A temporary licensing system would also give staff a point of contact in the event of an issue, as often the operator of a commercial lot is not the same individual as the owner. The proposed fee for a license is to be determined, but will ideally be just enough to cover staff costs without being burdensome to the business. Staff is seeking direction as to whether this is an area we want to explore further. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Draft Ordinance 24-XX – Temporary Licensure of Commercial Parking Lots Action(s) Requested The staff recommend the Task Force review the draft ordinances and provide feedback on the suggested next steps. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment Ordinances Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 53 231465v4 ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO LICENSE SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS DURING THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 14 of the Falcon Heights City Code is hereby amended to add a new Article X to read as follows: ARTICLE X. SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS Sec. 14-311. Definitions. Except where otherwise expressly stated, the following terms, wherever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: • Special event commercial parking lot: Any commercially zoned premise where motor vehicles are parked, stored, or allowed to remain for a fee during the Minnesota State Fair, specifically between August 15th and September 15th of each year. • Licensee: The person or entity to whom a license is issued to operate a special event commercial parking lot. Sec. 14-312. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the business of operating a special event commercial parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair without a license required under this article. (b) Each license issued under this article shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be valid only for the period specified in the license. Sec. 14-313. License fees. The license fee for operating a special event commercial parking lot shall be as established in the City Fee Schedule. The fee shall be paid at the time of application. Sec. 14-314. Licensing requirements. (a) Application. Any person desiring a license to operate a special event commercial parking lot shall submit an application on forms provided by the city. The application shall include: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. 2. The location and size of the proposed parking lot. 3. The maximum number of vehicles to be parked on the lot. 54 231465v4 4. A general description of the security measures to be provided. 5. Any other information deemed necessary by the city. (b) Review and approval. The city shall review the application, inspect the proposed site, and approve or deny the license based on compliance with city standards and regulations. (c) Issuance. Upon approval, the city shall issue the license, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to the parking lot. Sec. 14-315. License expiration. Licenses issued under this article shall expire on September 15th of each year. Sec. 14-316. Operational requirements. (a) The charge for parking shall be clearly posted at the entrance to the parking lot in letters of sufficient size to be readily seen from the street. (b) The parking lot shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner, free from litter and debris. (c) Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure the safety and security of patrons. (d) The parking lot shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws. (e) The licensee shall ensure that no vehicles are parked in a manner that obstructs sidewalks, driveways, or other access points. Sec. 14-317. Insurance requirements. No license shall be issued or renewed without proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or death to one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for each occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate of insurance must be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Sec. 14-318. Enforcement and penalties. (a) The city shall have the authority to inspect any licensed special event commercial parking lot to ensure compliance with this article. (b) Any violation of the provisions of this article may result in the revocation or suspension of the license and/or a fine as established below: • Operating a commercial parking lot between the dates of August 15 to September 15th without a valid special event license: o $200 per parked vehicle per day 55 231465v4 Sec. 14-319. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. ADOPTED this [XX] day of [Month], 2024 by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ____________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 56 BLANK PAGE 57 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Ice Castles Description Announced this week is that the Ice Castles attraction is coming to the State Fair Grounds. The ice castles were previously in Maple Grove (2024, but only open for 8 days due to weather) and New Brighton (2019-2020, 2022-2023). It appears from their FAQ that it will in theory be kept on the State Fair grounds. The State Fair is significantly larger than the previous sites and is likely better equipped to handle crowds. Based on conversations with the city of New Brighton, the event was a non-issue for traffic or safety concerns. Staff will share more on what to expect from this event. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the Ice Castles proposal and other seasonal events. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 58 BLANK PAGE 59 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E5 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 60 20241011121512,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_20.eml Hello State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is a proposed agenda packet for Wednesday's meeting. Feel free to reach out if you find corrections or other items to change. Have a great weekend, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:35 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; 'Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)' <jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us>; 'ross.allard@gmail.com' <ross.allard@gmail.com>; 'Rice' Davis' <riceldavis@gmail.com>; 'gmay@umn.edu' <gmay@umn.edu>; 'dazyjmj@yahoo.com' <dazyjmj@yahoo.com>; 'mehowley@hotmail.com' <mehowley@hotmail.com>; 'trbrace@comcast.net' <trbrace@comcast.net>; 'alicehausman@hotmail.com' <alicehausman@hotmail.com>; 'iam@nicoleporter.com' <iam@nicoleporter.com>; FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org>; Elke van der Werff <elke.vanderwerff@falconheights.org>; ktbd4.tom@gmail.com <ktbd4.tom@gmail.com> Subject: State Fair Task Force Meeting When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. Where: Falcon Heights City Hall - 2077 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 18, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. Post-State Fair Survey – Final Results 2. Special Event Commercial Parking Lot License 3. Ice Castles 4. Member Topics 5. Next Steps F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: November 20, 2024 at 6:30PM 1 BLANK PAGE 2 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter __x__ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __absent__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Linehan __x__ City Council Liaison Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls/Ticketing 1. The task force discussed the number of tickets issued, and the fact that numbers were trending down. 2. Typical Call numbers: 5 per day normally. 50 per day during the State Fair ii. What went well? 1. Sign Distribution for “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Signs and post event retrieval went well 3 i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 2. Pedicabs seemed to follow updated registration policy 3. Lighting at Curtiss Field 4. Permits seemed to be easier for police to monitor 1. 600 printed iii. What Could be better? 1. First 2 days of the Fair are the worst for Falcon Heights City Hall 1. Concern raised that city staff’s summer hours meant they were closed at noon on Friday. 2. Option to provide Staff Overtime or allow time off after the Fair instead 3. Linehan continued answering calls, but this was not common knowledge i. Get volunteers to man the phones (Monday before the fair, through the Tuesday after the Fair). They could divert calls using a flow chart and reduce stress on City employees. 2. Crossing assistance for walkers and motorists by the Larpenteur/Fry intersection 1. Matter of time before there is a fatality 2. Accidents are increased in this area during the State Fair. 3. Elevate Police presence 1. National Guard, Police Corp, Volunteers, Community Ambassadors, State Patrol 4. Escalate to a STATE level responsibility 1. Several legislators are interested in crowd management during the State Fair (Senator Clare Verbeten lives close to the Fairgrounds) 2. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back i. 2024: 104 responses so far 1. Mostly from NE Quadrant and Northome 2. Safety and Policing 1. Visibility- 65% saw regular patrols 2. Adequacy-33% felt police presence was adequate 3. Safety at home-75% felt safe during the Fair 3. Parking 1. Enforcement- 28% felt it was adequate 2. Permit Only areas- 33% wish to increase number of areas 4. Traffic/Noise 1. Congestion: 50+% said it was worse 2. Most residents felt noise was the same 5. Litter/Property respect 1. Half feel litter was improved 4 2. 67% agree fairgoers had respect for property 6. New Policies 1. 78% didn’t notice changes to pedicabs 2. 66% liked the signage and curb marking 7. Future Improvements 1. Commercial Parking: Half agreed that regulation would help 2. Resident compensation: Most would like free, reduced cost or season pass option for those within a geographic distance to the Fair 3. Policing i. Enforcement and presence top the list of suggestions. 3. Next Steps i. Talk to Senator Verbeten and other Representatives about getting State level aid ii. Codify Commercial Parking Licensure F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. Monument Signs are Completed ii. Tuesday October 29 at 6pm – 8 pm Stouts – Falcon Heights Trivia with MC Eric Meyer for 75th Anniversary iii. October 26, 2-5pm Fall Festival at City Hall 1. Music, Bouncy House, 75th Anniversary Celebration 2. Staff Liaison i. Community Park 1. Removing old building 2. Replacing with Prefab Restroom/warming area ii. Police contract 1. December 2024 Ramsey County Sheriff contract ends (although they will commit to January and February potentially) 2. St. Anthony requested to begin services March 1, 2025 1. Initial concern over staffing before 2026 3. New Brighton was explored for a bridge option in 2025, but they couldn’t do it for just a year G. ADJOURN 7:45PM Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm 5 BLANK PAGE 6 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Preliminary Survey Data Description Overview: The 2024 State Fair survey, launched on Monday, September 9th, has now gathered 145 responses as of October 11, 2024. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 145 residents responded to the survey. The majority reside in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (34%), consistent with previous reporting from high-impact areas near the fairgrounds. 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 60% of respondents reported not seeing police patrols during the fair, a slight decline from previous reports. The frequency of patrols remains inconsistent, with some residents noting seeing police only once or twice during the entire fair period. o Adequacy of Policing: 34% of residents felt policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds, while 22% disagreed, citing slow response times to traffic control and parking violations. o Neighborhood Safety: 78% of respondents agreed they felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, with only one respondent strongly disagreeing that they felt safe in their neighborhood. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: 42% of respondents agreed parking enforcement was adequate, with 17% expressing dissatisfaction. Numerous complaints arose around illegal parking, delayed responses, and unauthorized vehicles parked in permit-only zones. o Permit Parking: Support for expanding permit-only parking has increased to 35%, with some respondents pushing for broader implementation to prevent illegal parking by fairgoers. The majority of respondents (65%) oppose citywide State Fair parking permits. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Survey Data 10.11.24 Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 7 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 55% of respondents reported traffic being worse than in previous years. Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly in high-demand areas, has resulted in safety concerns and delays for residents. o Noise: Noise complaints decreased, with 17% of residents reporting that noise levels were worse than in 2023, especially from late-night traffic and fair-related events. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 46% of respondents agreed litter was less of an issue compared to previous years, likely due to the improved placement of trash receptacles and curb markings. However, isolated incidents of littering were still reported. o Respect for Property: 69% of residents agreed fairgoers generally respected personal property, though some noted trespassing and occasional vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 79% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab behavior following new regulations. Some residents, however, cited concerns about loud music and reckless driving by pedicab operators. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of residents felt that no-parking signage and curb markings helped reduce parking issues. However, several respondents reported fairgoers moving or ignoring the signs, which contributed to ongoing parking violations. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 50% of residents supported the idea of regulating businesses that sell parking during the fair to address safety concerns and reduce traffic. o Resident Compensation: Many residents advocated for compensation, such as free or discounted fair tickets, in recognition of the inconveniences caused by the fair. o Enforcement & Policing: Respondents suggested increasing the number and visibility of police patrols, especially during peak traffic hours, and more aggressive enforcement of parking restrictions. There were also calls for pedestrian safety measures at busy intersections. Conclusion: The updated survey data continues to highlight concerns among Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking enforcement, traffic congestion, and noise during the State Fair. While some improvements have been noted, such as better litter management and increased awareness of signage, residents are calling for stronger traffic and parking regulations, better enforcement, and potential compensation for the event’s disruptions. 8 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the final survey results. 9 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 44 99.31% 144 0.69% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 10 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 44 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 11 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 44 6.25% 9 2.78% 4 1.39% 2 0.69% 1 34.03% 49 38.19% 55 8.33% 12 4.17% 6 0.69% 1 3.47% 5 Total Respondents: 144 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 12 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 44 39.31% 57 60.69% 88 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Daily 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 More officers and parking on the lawn 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 Can always use more 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 4 We rarely see police on Fairview since city ended service with St Anthony 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 I don't seem to see as many patrols either during or not during the Fair the past few years, especially in the alleys. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 6 About the same. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 7 I would like more police visibility to enforce speeding and cutting through alleys. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 8 Did not observe as often as 2023 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 9 Once or twice 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 10 Most noticeable difference this year was the lack of police, did not see any police presence 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 11 I didn't see them, but I know they were there because they ticketed one of my Visitors (I'll say more about that later) 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 12 Basically no. I did see an unmarked SUV and talked to that officer who was ticketing. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 I wasn’t home much during the day 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 14 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 13 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 44 16 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 17 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 18 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 19 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 20 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 21 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 22 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 23 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 24 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 25 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 26 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 27 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 28 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 29 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 30 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 31 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 32 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 39 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 40 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 41 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 43 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 14 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 44 4.86% 7 17.36% 25 45.14% 65 29.17% 42 3.47% 5 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 Need more presence 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 2 In the past 14 years I’ve lived here, it was the worst year for patrolling and enforcement. I can only speak of Larpenteur Ave. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 See above. Also need more police visibility at night. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 4 little parking enforcement or speed limit enforcement. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 5 There should be more police closer to the fairgrounds due to the amount of kids causing problems nearby. The state fair should be paying for the additional police. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 6 Our driveway is on Larpenteur Ave near Cleveland Ave. During the State Fair, there is always a line a traffic stopped in front of it which makes it very hard to get in and out. Just getting around the Falcon Heights area is hard, for instance, to get groceries. I wish there was a police presence to help us get out of our parking lot. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 15 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 44 7 I did not see more police around but we did hear lots of sirens most nights 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 8 I never saw a marked police vehicle. And BTW it seems a general trend during non-fair times as well. I used to see a patrol car regularly on both the public streets and alleys. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 More coverage At Snelling & Hoyt 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 10 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 12 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 13 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 14 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 15 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 18 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 19 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 20 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 28 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 16 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 44 4.86% 7 11.81% 17 13.89% 20 34.72% 50 6.94% 10 27.78% 40 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 It’s very helpful that I can get a permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Let us park people on our lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I never saw anyone enforcing parking and heard that complaints of parking violations took a long time for response 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Parking not a problem but cars lined up all the way down Fairview to turn on Larp and honking horns, both lanes on Larp full on the busy days not good leading to stoplight 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 Once again this year there was a vehicle parked in front of our house with its back wheel over the curb and on the lawn. Would be nice for the sheriff deputies during their patrols to issue a 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 17 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 44 citation to the offender. 6 I saw many cars illegally parked every day. I think the fair is so crowded that people would rather pay a ticket than have to find a parking spot 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 Every day vehicles were parked within five feet of my driveway, but I never called law enforcement because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 8 There is no parking on the Snelling West frontage road (service dr) 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 9 Parking near stop signs and at intersections improved due to signage so we didn’t see the ticketing/towing as in the past. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 10 I called in twice for illegally parked cars and to my knowledge neither car was ever ticketed. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 11 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 12 Would like to see parking eliminated on side streets where you have to come out of ally. Impossible to see cars approaching until in the middle of street. So dangerous. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 13 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 14 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 16 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 17 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading whatever, and blocking traffic 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 18 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 20 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 21 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 22 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 24 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 26 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 27 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 29 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 30 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 44 showed up. 33 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 34 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 35 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 36 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 37 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 38 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 39 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 19 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 44 0.69% 1 11.72% 17 10.34% 15 51.72% 75 25.52% 37 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 20 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 44 24.83% 36 29.66% 43 22.07% 32 21.38% 31 2.07% 3 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 21 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 44 3.45% 5 5.52% 8 23.45% 34 35.17% 51 32.41% 47 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 This was brilliant. Huge help. 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 Need to add signs for no parking rentable scooters. Those kept getting dumped in our yard 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 More permanent signs are needed. The ones for this year were too easy to move 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 People moved the signs! Let people park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 LOVED the additional signage and spray painted curb lines. I think this improved poor parking tremendously 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 6 It was not enforced. Police did not respond and ticket vehicles. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 7 Nice job with the signage and curb markings. This was a great idea. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 8 Noticed additional signs on north side of Idaho but not Iowa - west of Arona 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 22 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 44 9 There did not seem to a problem 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 10 Very helpful! Noticed a difference in impact! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 11 Huge difference for visibility at intersections. Great improvement! 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Two corners of my block had signs removed (I'm guessing people stashed them in their trunks or had tinted windows), and another sign by the alley was relocated by a parker. I could see the old hole, and they couldn't get it posted into the hard dirt well enough so it was obvious they had moved it. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. (Year round) Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 14 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 15 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 16 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 17 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 18 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 19 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 20 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 21 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 24 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 25 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 26 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 27 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 28 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 29 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 30 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 31 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 32 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 34 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 35 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 36 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 37 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 38 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 39 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 40 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 23 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 44 41 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 24 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 44 3.55% 5 79.43% 112 17.02% 24 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 141 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 141 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 Tell them to stop playing loud music. Also, let people park cars on their lawn. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 Seemed like there weren’t as many, and not driving as crazy as years past 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 3 Wish there were more available 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 4 Didn’t know there was an ordinance. Not sure why one was necessary 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 5 Cannot comment on this topic. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 6 I don’t mind them, but they should not be allowed to blast music from their cab. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 their music is too loud 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 8 Marijuana use and loud music, pedicab drivers loitering on property 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 9 They weren't better or worse, but there were a lot more of them for sure. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 10 I didn't see permits on all the pedicabs. Are they required to display them? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 11 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 12 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 13 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 25 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 44 14 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 15 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 16 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 17 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 18 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 19 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 20 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 21 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 22 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 24 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 25 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 29 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 30 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 31 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 32 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 33 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 34 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 35 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 36 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 37 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 38 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 26 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 44 8.97% 13 22.76% 33 22.76% 33 40.00% 58 5.52% 8 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 27 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 44 0.69% 1 11.03% 16 18.62% 27 53.79% 78 15.86% 23 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 28 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 44 4.83% 7 12.41% 18 60.69% 88 20.00% 29 2.07% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 29 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 44 21.53% 31 29.86% 43 38.89% 56 9.72% 14 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 30 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 44 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 66 Skipped: 79 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I had a hard time getting out of my driveway because of traffic on Hoyt 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 I found the airplanes to be a big bummer. They fly too iften 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 I may sound repetitive here but let residents park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 The noise from the concerts seem to be getting louder & louder. I'm near Simpson and Crawford. Fireworks noise is still great...love it 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 We had a man walking down our alley. He appeared intoxicated at 7:00 am. He stopped and picked apart his breakfast sandwich and threw it in our alley. He was yelling and swearing. Another day a younger male was walking down our alley and stopped and peed by garbage can. Then started swearing and kicked carnage can. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 6 During the busiest days of the Fair, Arona seemed to become a major thoroughfare. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Due to rain forecast on certain days, some other days were extremely busy. Could electronic sign be posted on Larp closer to Cleveland and one on Fairview at Rose lawn when lots fill? 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 8 There is always going to be noise from the fair. You accept that when you choose to live in Falcon Heights. The fair has been there longer than most houses in the city. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 Would be nice to have litter containers along Albert Steet; closer to the east side of the Northome neighborhood. The traffic was worse this year probably due to the record crowds on some days. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 10 More trash and more drivers who could not find a place to park and raced through the neighborhood. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 The State Fair needs to put a cap on attendance. It can just be unlimited! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 Many years the noise from the concerts is very loud, particularly at night. This year I did not notice it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 13 If we want to prevent people from parking within five feet of a driveway, then some kind of signage will be required, otherwise there will be no change in behavior. For example: "$100 fine for parking within five feet of driveway." 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 14 The trash cans really helped with litter. Traffic was really bad this year. I saw and accident at Idaho and Hamline during the fair and the number of people speeding down streets was very high. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 Litter bins in Falcon Heights are a nice improvement. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 16 No matter what you do, people will still leave litter if that is what they are used to. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 17 Traffic on Larpenteur not considerate of folks living in south side apartments. Getting back into apartment difficult as cars blocked driveways and unwilling to allow into driveways. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 18 We could maybe use some trash cans in our neighborhood as well 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 19 The state fair should lessen activities within the grounds on already crowded weekends, especially high profile people.. No need for a parade on grounds on weekends either. Do these promotions during the week, when attendance is less. Just makes it much harder to get around on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 20 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 21 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 31 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 44 down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 22 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 23 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 24 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 25 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 27 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 28 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 29 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 30 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 31 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 33 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 34 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 35 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 36 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 37 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 38 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 40 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 32 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 44 racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 41 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 43 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 44 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 45 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 46 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 47 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 48 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 49 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 50 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 51 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 52 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 53 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 54 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 55 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 56 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 57 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 58 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 59 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 60 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 61 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 62 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 63 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 64 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 65 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 33 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 44 66 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 34 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 44 49.64% 68 50.36% 69 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 137 Skipped: 8 TOTAL 137 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Big government, man. Give it a break. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 With that said...we need as much parking available as possible. So dont make the commercial spots not WANT offer them 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 3 Of course it should be regulated. I’ve been saying that for sixteen years. That the city lets this happen is a joke. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 4 The City has enough to do 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 5 I think the city should be aware of businesses selling spots but not regulate the sale 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 6 They should have to report & pay taxes on parking income . 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 7 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 8 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 9 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 10 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 11 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 35 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 44 12 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 14 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 16 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 17 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 18 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 19 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 20 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 25 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 26 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 27 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 28 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 29 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 30 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 31 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 32 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 44 0.00% 0 7.04% 10 12.68% 18 1.41% 2 78.87% 112 18.31% 26 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 142 Skipped: 3 Total Respondents: 142 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Emailed. Then called to get parking permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Why bother calling about speeding and noise? We need a police department again and stop relying on the sheriff’s department. It has progressively gotten worse year after year since we ousted our police! 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 I would not know who to call 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 37 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 44 4 Nonemergency line for parking violations 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 5 Sought clarification on signage. Assistance from City Hall is always excellent! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 6 I should have called law enforcement for vehicles parked within five feet of my driveway, but I did not because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 7 Called city to try to get special parking permit as tree was down in alley and our garage inaccessible. We were refused. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 8 I just called the non-emergency number on the brochure we received in the mail. The instructions were quite clear. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 did not call - did not know who to call. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 10 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 12 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 13 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 14 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 16 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 17 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 18 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 19 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 20 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 21 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 24 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 25 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 38 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 44 35.29% 48 64.71% 88 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 136 Skipped: 9 TOTAL 136 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 39 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 44 77.24% 112 22.76% 33 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 40 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 44 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 57 Skipped: 88 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Every Falcon Heights household should get passes for the fair for the inconvenience. 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Permits would be so awesome. That would relieve so much stress I think. The traffic at intersections is dangerous because people are either driving too fast and or looking for a parking spot and not looking for pedestrians 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 Permit parking would be nuts. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 If there are other ways our city can make revenue from the fair I think it’s valid (such as pedicab licensing or business parking requirements). 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 5 I love living in FH during the fair...Its part of my family's identity. 43 years now..😁 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 6 Except for the very busiest days of the Fair, I thought that everything went along much better than in the past. The additional signage really helped. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Again, the fair was here before any of us moved to Falcon Heights and will be here long after we’ve all left. You moved to FH knowing the Fair was here. You knew there’d be increased traffic and increased noise for ten days at the end of summer and all those other events. Frankly the noise and traffic are worse for back to the fifties. You accepted that by moving to FH. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 8 One of the things that was worse this year over any other year was honking. Vehicles cutting in and vehicles blocking intersection with traffic lights caused many frustrated drivers. U-turns where it’s clearly posted no u-turns was equally frustrated. You just cannot get past the traffic around the fairgrounds. People blocking intersections and stopping traffic to make u-turns was constant. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 9 The State Fair does whatever it likes. No cap on attendance, no cap on noise limits, and no contributions to the City of Falcon Heights. They are NOT a good neighbor! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 10 I live near the Larpenteur entrance to the Fair. Pedestrian crossing from the north side of Larpenteur to the entrance (and vice versa) is extremely dangerous. The security people only direct the cars. In the past, security people helped pedestrians cross in the crosswalk from either direction. I strongly believe this should be re-instated. I also think that there should be lighted, flashing crosswalk signs that pedestrians can implement (as in Roseville's Central Park crossing at Victoria Street. A less desirable option would be to supply flags and holders on either side for pedestrians to carry as they cross. However, there's a very good chance they would be stolen very quickly. 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 11 I usually attend the Fair. Many wheelchairs were abandoned in the neighborhood. One neighbor had to finally call the police about removing it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 12 Speeding on residential streets was excessive, and no police monitoring or ticketing was present to combat it. Please consider permit only parking in north home to discourage disorderly and dangerous behavior like speeding, littering, loitering 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 13 Thank you for your attention to improving the community’s experience! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 14 I have two things. The local traffic was really bad this year with people circling for parking. If we all have permits for parking that would be greatly reduced. Also I really think the fair should give falcon heights residents and people who live within 2 miles of the fair either free tickets or discounted tickets to the fair. Because the fair pays no taxes and causes so much disruption in our neighborhood every year, tickets is the least it can do. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 I think you should make it easier for Hollywood Court Residents to get Parking Permits for Guests. I don't know how many Guests I may have, friends and relatives often call while I'm away during the day to say they are coming. I like to share my neighborhood with them, and maybe see them later. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 44 16 There needs to be crossing assistance all day and temporary lighting at night at the Fry street crossing at the north parking entrance. I saw a number of people almost get hit by cars (at least 4 instances, one including a stroller). Even when one car stopped it was not clear to other drivers that there were pedestrians trying to cross because cars on the outside lane blocked visibility of the corners. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 17 An option to be able to have a permit to park on streets as a resident. A tree fell on one of our cars and across our driveway during the big storm. It would have been nice to be able to park in front of our house when we did not have access. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 18 Please see above comments on permanent signage. Permanent sign installed 9/16 after state fair on my front boulevard. No need for year round sign. Have to view all the time. Temp signs worked. Could it ever be removed and be repurposed for where needed. Thanks 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 19 My complaint is about drivers coming from a distance and trapping apartment dwellers in their apartments. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 20 Why were some of the police officers at the gates harassing people about wearing masks?? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 21 State fair needs to find a way to limit attendance on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 22 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 23 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 24 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 25 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 27 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 28 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 29 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 30 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 31 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 33 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 44 34 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 35 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 36 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 37 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 38 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 40 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 41 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 43 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 44 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 45 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 46 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 47 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 48 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 49 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 44 controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 50 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 51 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 52 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 53 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 54 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 55 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 56 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 57 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 44 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 76 Skipped: 69 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Same comment as above 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Why don’t the fair grounds get used more throughout the year? Octoberfest is a nice addition in recent years. There used to be concerts in the grandstand when I first moved here. Seems like a wasteful lack of use for a very urban, accessible area. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 Parking permits ! 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 Allow people to park cars on their lawns. Also, discounted rates for State Fair entry since you never charge your neighbors when they ask to borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 An annual pass available to Falcon heights residents- we would attend more often and would appreciate the recognition of the inconveniences that come with living near the fair 10/9/2024 6:09 PM 6 4 tickets per household to attend for free 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 7 Snelling and Larpenteur is getting more and more seedy feeling.. Maybe more police presence around at night in the neighborhoods close to there. I would not walk in the dark the block from my place to the wonderful food at..New Fresh Wok 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 8 Let FH residents in for free. (That’s not happening) 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 More park and rides! Clearly display far in advance when lots are full. Get more electronic boards out on the roads. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 10 Better relationship with the State Fair leadership. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 Cap on attendance and limited hours/days. Eliminate fireworks. Designate a portion of your ticket sales to the City of Falcon Heights. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 I would like the state fair to allot money to falcon heights for the increase wear and tear on our roads not just during the state fair but also for the many additional events that occur throughout the year. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 13 See answer to question 20 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 14 I would like there to be traffic controllers around Cleveland and Larpenteur. I live off of Larpenteur near the Bell Museum and find it very difficult to get in and out of where I live. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 15 Speed monitoring and ticketing for speeding and reckless driving in residential areas, especially on weekends during the fair 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 16 See comment above regarding tickets to residents. Or the fair could start paying some taxes to Falcon Heights. The wear and tear on our roads and infrastructure, not to mention inconvenience, should really be compensated in some way by the fair. To be clear, I enjoy the fair but every year it gets bigger making it harder to live nearby and not get very frustrated with all the accommodations we have to make to function (ie leaving the house at certain times when traffic will be less bad, dealing with shuffling cars into parking spots, having contractors struggle to even get to our house). 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 17 Permits easier to get, which is really an issue for City Hall, not the State Fair. You seem to want to control it to such a degree that it's a headache. When I could just pick up multiple Permits and have them available, and not have to run after and try to get them back things were simpler. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 18 Street crossing assistance 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 39 / 44 19 Either all of Falcon Hts. should be permit parking or some allowance made for special circumstances and/or emergencies. During power outage, we couldn’t access one of our garage spaces and the second car was trapped in our garage, blocked by a downed tree. We had to park some distance away when using the one available car to get dry ice and other provisions. City refused special parking permit during the emergency. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 20 It would be super if Falcon Heights residents were allowed to purchase a 12 day pass for their own use only. Sort of a pain and suffering reward so we wouldn't feel quite so grumpy about things like cleaning up a wasp infested half eaten turkey leg left on my elderly neighbor's lawn. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 21 Maybe free season passes to the Fair would be appreciated for the inconvenience. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 22 Reduce parking on the north side of the fair &/or have traffic signs noting that the lots are full. More park and ride sites would help would help reduce congestion caused by rude car riders. More signs indicating that driveways should remain open 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 23 More park and rides would be great 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 24 See above answer. Give falcon Hts some compensation. Possible some revenue or complimentary tickets to fair. Keep Hoyt gate open for walkers & bikers to enter yesr round. Just a small opening would help 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 25 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 26 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 27 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 28 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 29 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 30 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 31 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 32 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 33 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 34 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 35 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 36 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 37 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 38 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 39 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 40 / 44 would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 40 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 41 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 42 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 43 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 44 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 45 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 46 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 47 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 48 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 49 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 50 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 51 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 52 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 53 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 54 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 55 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 56 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 57 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 58 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 59 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 60 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 61 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 62 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 41 / 44 63 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 64 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 65 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 66 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 67 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 68 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 69 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 70 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 71 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 72 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 73 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 74 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 75 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 76 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 42 / 44 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 42 Skipped: 103 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Please please please, can the north entrance gate on snelling be open regularly for pedestrian traffic when the fair grounds aren’t in use? It’s so unpredictable now as to when the gates will be open. That was never a problem when I first moved here. We like to walk in the fair grounds. It’s a public park, right? But its gates aren’t regularly open. At least post to the website when the gates (and which gates) will be open so it’s transparent to the public. I go over there regularly during hours when the grounds are supposedly open only to find the gate locked. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Cars on lawns. Discounted entry for residents Let permit drivers practice driving in the State Fair when it’s not going on. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I can’t stress enough how much I felt the additional parking signage and painted curbs helped ease poor parking. Wish there was a faster response from PD for those that were moving signs or illegally parked vehicles. 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Would like a spot some where that people who can't go to the fair, especially people with kids or older people, to grab a pronto pup or a bag of mini donuts...like the food truck that used to be on the corner of Snelling and Hoyt or the one that comes in front of the Roseville VFW in the summer....yay! 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 limit ticket sales each day. Require the fair the build more on campus parking ramps. A portyof ticket sales should be given back to Falcon Heights to cover more police presence. I would be in favor of no state fair parking within a half mile from the fair. In general, it’s just too big. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 6 See answer to question 20 Thanks! 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 7 It would be nice if a July 4th fireworks would be hosted on the fairgrounds. 9/23/2024 8:20 PM 8 Parking permits and compensation by the fair are the biggest issues for me. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 9 Let the Residents of Hollywood Court make their own decisions about Parking on the Street during the Fair. We don't have the same accessibility that Residents on the East side of Snelling have, we're harder to find and we get very little traffic. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 10 On Tuesday when the fair opened late to handle storm recovery people were literally parked on Snelling. I don't know that there would have been anywhere for them to go but it seemed odd and made it slightly more difficult to get around. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 11 During the fair, it’s incredibly challenging to have workers here for any reason, whether to deliver furniture or appliances or during projects such as remodeling. There needs to be more flexibility in making special parking permits available, whether for emergencies like the power outage and downed alley tree this year or for scheduled deliveries, special home projects, etc. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Thank you for creating this survey and considering the feedback. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Thank you for your work on these issues. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 14 Updates , especially nearer next yrs fair. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 15 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 16 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 17 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 43 / 44 during the current 12-day run. 18 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 20 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 21 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 23 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 24 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 26 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 27 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 28 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 29 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 30 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 31 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 32 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 33 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 34 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 36 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 44 / 44 37 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 38 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 39 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 40 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 41 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 51 BLANK PAGE 52 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Special Event Commercial Parking Lot Licensing Description In the 2023 State Fair Task Force Report, it was noted that the regulation of commercial parking lots should be a future goal. As a reminder, the city does not allow parking in residential districts but does allow paid State Fair parking in commercial lots. The city does not regulate further beyond that, other than working with operators when complaints arise to ensure they are operating safely. A concern over temporary commercial lots is that some that operate lots should not be doing so, some businesses no longer have sufficient parking to operate, and parking lot operations often spill into roadways, causing safety concerns. A temporary licensing system would also give staff a point of contact in the event of an issue, as often the operator of a commercial lot is not the same individual as the owner. The proposed fee for a license is to be determined, but will ideally be just enough to cover staff costs without being burdensome to the business. Staff is seeking direction as to whether this is an area we want to explore further. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Draft Ordinance 24-XX – Temporary Licensure of Commercial Parking Lots Action(s) Requested The staff recommend the Task Force review the draft ordinances and provide feedback on the suggested next steps. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment Ordinances Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 53 231465v4 ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO LICENSE SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS DURING THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 14 of the Falcon Heights City Code is hereby amended to add a new Article X to read as follows: ARTICLE X. SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS Sec. 14-311. Definitions. Except where otherwise expressly stated, the following terms, wherever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: • Special event commercial parking lot: Any commercially zoned premise where motor vehicles are parked, stored, or allowed to remain for a fee during the Minnesota State Fair, specifically between August 15th and September 15th of each year. • Licensee: The person or entity to whom a license is issued to operate a special event commercial parking lot. Sec. 14-312. License required. (a) No person shall engage in the business of operating a special event commercial parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair without a license required under this article. (b) Each license issued under this article shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be valid only for the period specified in the license. Sec. 14-313. License fees. The license fee for operating a special event commercial parking lot shall be as established in the City Fee Schedule. The fee shall be paid at the time of application. Sec. 14-314. Licensing requirements. (a) Application. Any person desiring a license to operate a special event commercial parking lot shall submit an application on forms provided by the city. The application shall include: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. 2. The location and size of the proposed parking lot. 3. The maximum number of vehicles to be parked on the lot. 54 231465v4 4. A general description of the security measures to be provided. 5. Any other information deemed necessary by the city. (b) Review and approval. The city shall review the application, inspect the proposed site, and approve or deny the license based on compliance with city standards and regulations. (c) Issuance. Upon approval, the city shall issue the license, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to the parking lot. Sec. 14-315. License expiration. Licenses issued under this article shall expire on September 15th of each year. Sec. 14-316. Operational requirements. (a) The charge for parking shall be clearly posted at the entrance to the parking lot in letters of sufficient size to be readily seen from the street. (b) The parking lot shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner, free from litter and debris. (c) Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure the safety and security of patrons. (d) The parking lot shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws. (e) The licensee shall ensure that no vehicles are parked in a manner that obstructs sidewalks, driveways, or other access points. Sec. 14-317. Insurance requirements. No license shall be issued or renewed without proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or death to one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for each occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate of insurance must be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Sec. 14-318. Enforcement and penalties. (a) The city shall have the authority to inspect any licensed special event commercial parking lot to ensure compliance with this article. (b) Any violation of the provisions of this article may result in the revocation or suspension of the license and/or a fine as established below: • Operating a commercial parking lot between the dates of August 15 to September 15th without a valid special event license: o $200 per parked vehicle per day 55 231465v4 Sec. 14-319. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. ADOPTED this [XX] day of [Month], 2024 by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ____________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 56 BLANK PAGE 57 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Ice Castles Description Announced this week is that the Ice Castles attraction is coming to the State Fair Grounds. The ice castles were previously in Maple Grove (2024, but only open for 8 days due to weather) and New Brighton (2019-2020, 2022-2023). It appears from their FAQ that it will in theory be kept on the State Fair grounds. The State Fair is significantly larger than the previous sites and is likely better equipped to handle crowds. Based on conversations with the city of New Brighton, the event was a non-issue for traffic or safety concerns. Staff will share more on what to expect from this event. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the Ice Castles proposal and other seasonal events. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 58 BLANK PAGE 59 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E5 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 60 20241015103147,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_21.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is an amended agenda on the request of members to include an item discussing a request for state resources and an analysis done by Member May on calls for police services during the State Fair and a control period. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 12:15 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hello State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is a proposed agenda packet for Wednesday's meeting. Feel free to reach out if you find corrections or other items to change. Have a great weekend, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:35 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; 'Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)' <jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us>; 'ross.allard@gmail.com' <ross.allard@gmail.com>; 'Rice' Davis' <riceldavis@gmail.com>; 'gmay@umn.edu' <gmay@umn.edu>; 'dazyjmj@yahoo.com' <dazyjmj@yahoo.com>; 'mehowley@hotmail.com' <mehowley@hotmail.com>; 'trbrace@comcast.net' <trbrace@comcast.net>; 'alicehausman@hotmail.com' <alicehausman@hotmail.com>; 'iam@nicoleporter.com' <iam@nicoleporter.com>; FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org>; Elke van der Werff <elke.vanderwerff@falconheights.org>; ktbd4.tom@gmail.com <ktbd4.tom@gmail.com> Subject: State Fair Task Force Meeting When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. Where: Falcon Heights City Hall - 2077 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA - AMENDED Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 18, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post-State Fair Survey – Final Results 2. Special Event Commercial Parking Lot License 3. Ice Castles 4. Member Topics 5. Next Steps 6. Request for State Assistance F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: November 20, 2024 at 6:30PM BLANK PAGE 2 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter __x__ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __absent__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Linehan __x__ City Council Liaison Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls/Ticketing 1. The task force discussed the number of tickets issued, and the fact that numbers were trending down. 2. Typical Call numbers: 5 per day normally. 50 per day during the State Fair ii. What went well? 1. Sign Distribution for “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Signs and post event retrieval went well 3 i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 2. Pedicabs seemed to follow updated registration policy 3. Lighting at Curtiss Field 4. Permits seemed to be easier for police to monitor 1. 600 printed iii. What Could be better? 1. First 2 days of the Fair are the worst for Falcon Heights City Hall 1. Concern raised that city staff’s summer hours meant they were closed at noon on Friday. 2. Option to provide Staff Overtime or allow time off after the Fair instead 3. Linehan continued answering calls, but this was not common knowledge i. Get volunteers to man the phones (Monday before the fair, through the Tuesday after the Fair). They could divert calls using a flow chart and reduce stress on City employees. 2. Crossing assistance for walkers and motorists by the Larpenteur/Fry intersection 1. Matter of time before there is a fatality 2. Accidents are increased in this area during the State Fair. 3. Elevate Police presence 1. National Guard, Police Corp, Volunteers, Community Ambassadors, State Patrol 4. Escalate to a STATE level responsibility 1. Several legislators are interested in crowd management during the State Fair (Senator Clare Verbeten lives close to the Fairgrounds) 2. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back i. 2024: 104 responses so far 1. Mostly from NE Quadrant and Northome 2. Safety and Policing 1. Visibility- 65% saw regular patrols 2. Adequacy-33% felt police presence was adequate 3. Safety at home-75% felt safe during the Fair 3. Parking 1. Enforcement- 28% felt it was adequate 2. Permit Only areas- 33% wish to increase number of areas 4. Traffic/Noise 1. Congestion: 50+% said it was worse 2. Most residents felt noise was the same 5. Litter/Property respect 1. Half feel litter was improved 4 2. 67% agree fairgoers had respect for property 6. New Policies 1. 78% didn’t notice changes to pedicabs 2. 66% liked the signage and curb marking 7. Future Improvements 1. Commercial Parking: Half agreed that regulation would help 2. Resident compensation: Most would like free, reduced cost or season pass option for those within a geographic distance to the Fair 3. Policing i. Enforcement and presence top the list of suggestions. 3. Next Steps i. Talk to Senator Verbeten and other Representatives about getting State level aid ii. Codify Commercial Parking Licensure F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. Monument Signs are Completed ii. Tuesday October 29 at 6pm – 8 pm Stouts – Falcon Heights Trivia with MC Eric Meyer for 75th Anniversary iii. October 26, 2-5pm Fall Festival at City Hall 1. Music, Bouncy House, 75th Anniversary Celebration 2. Staff Liaison i. Community Park 1. Removing old building 2. Replacing with Prefab Restroom/warming area ii. Police contract 1. December 2024 Ramsey County Sheriff contract ends (although they will commit to January and February potentially) 2. St. Anthony requested to begin services March 1, 2025 1. Initial concern over staffing before 2026 3. New Brighton was explored for a bridge option in 2025, but they couldn’t do it for just a year G. ADJOURN 7:45PM Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm 5 BLANK PAGE 6 Item Preliminary Survey Data Description Overview: The 2024 State Fair survey, launched on Monday, September 9th, has now gathered 145 responses as of October 11, 2024. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 145 residents responded to the survey. The majority reside in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (34%), consistent with previous reporting from high-impact areas near the fairgrounds. 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 60% of respondents reported not seeing police patrols during the fair, a slight decline from previous reports. The frequency of patrols remains inconsistent, with some residents noting seeing police only once or twice during the entire fair period. o Adequacy of Policing: 34% of residents felt policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds, while 22% disagreed, citing slow response times to traffic control and parking violations. o Neighborhood Safety: 78% of respondents agreed they felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, with only one respondent strongly disagreeing that they felt safe in their neighborhood. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: 42% of respondents agreed parking enforcement was adequate, with 17% expressing dissatisfaction. Numerous complaints arose around illegal parking, delayed responses, and unauthorized vehicles parked in permit-only zones. o Permit Parking: Support for expanding permit-only parking has increased to 35%, with some respondents pushing for broader implementation to prevent illegal parking by fairgoers. The majority of respondents (65%) oppose citywide State Fair parking permits. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Survey Data 10.11.24 Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 7 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 55% of respondents reported traffic being worse than in previous years. Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly in high-demand areas, has resulted in safety concerns and delays for residents. o Noise: Noise complaints decreased, with 17% of residents reporting that noise levels were worse than in 2023, especially from late-night traffic and fair-related events. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 46% of respondents agreed litter was less of an issue compared to previous years, likely due to the improved placement of trash receptacles and curb markings. However, isolated incidents of littering were still reported. o Respect for Property: 69% of residents agreed fairgoers generally respected personal property, though some noted trespassing and occasional vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 79% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab behavior following new regulations. Some residents, however, cited concerns about loud music and reckless driving by pedicab operators. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of residents felt that no-parking signage and curb markings helped reduce parking issues. However, several respondents reported fairgoers moving or ignoring the signs, which contributed to ongoing parking violations. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 50% of residents supported the idea of regulating businesses that sell parking during the fair to address safety concerns and reduce traffic. o Resident Compensation: Many residents advocated for compensation, such as free or discounted fair tickets, in recognition of the inconveniences caused by the fair. o Enforcement & Policing: Respondents suggested increasing the number and visibility of police patrols, especially during peak traffic hours, and more aggressive enforcement of parking restrictions. There were also calls for pedestrian safety measures at busy intersections. Conclusion: The updated survey data continues to highlight concerns among Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking enforcement, traffic congestion, and noise during the State Fair. While some improvements have been noted, such as better litter management and increased awareness of signage, residents are calling for stronger traffic and parking regulations, better enforcement, and potential compensation for the event’s disruptions. 8 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the final survey results. 9 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 44 99.31% 144 0.69% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 10 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 44 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 11 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 44 6.25% 9 2.78% 4 1.39% 2 0.69% 1 34.03% 49 38.19% 55 8.33% 12 4.17% 6 0.69% 1 3.47% 5 Total Respondents: 144 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 12 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 44 39.31% 57 60.69% 88 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Daily 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 More officers and parking on the lawn 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 Can always use more 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 4 We rarely see police on Fairview since city ended service with St Anthony 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 I don't seem to see as many patrols either during or not during the Fair the past few years, especially in the alleys. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 6 About the same. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 7 I would like more police visibility to enforce speeding and cutting through alleys. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 8 Did not observe as often as 2023 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 9 Once or twice 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 10 Most noticeable difference this year was the lack of police, did not see any police presence 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 11 I didn't see them, but I know they were there because they ticketed one of my Visitors (I'll say more about that later) 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 12 Basically no. I did see an unmarked SUV and talked to that officer who was ticketing. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 I wasn’t home much during the day 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 14 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 13 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 44 16 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 17 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 18 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 19 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 20 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 21 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 22 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 23 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 24 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 25 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 26 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 27 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 28 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 29 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 30 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 31 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 32 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 39 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 40 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 41 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 43 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 14 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 44 4.86% 7 17.36% 25 45.14% 65 29.17% 42 3.47% 5 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 Need more presence 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 2 In the past 14 years I’ve lived here, it was the worst year for patrolling and enforcement. I can only speak of Larpenteur Ave. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 See above. Also need more police visibility at night. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 4 little parking enforcement or speed limit enforcement. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 5 There should be more police closer to the fairgrounds due to the amount of kids causing problems nearby. The state fair should be paying for the additional police. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 6 Our driveway is on Larpenteur Ave near Cleveland Ave. During the State Fair, there is always a line a traffic stopped in front of it which makes it very hard to get in and out. Just getting around the Falcon Heights area is hard, for instance, to get groceries. I wish there was a police presence to help us get out of our parking lot. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 15 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 44 7 I did not see more police around but we did hear lots of sirens most nights 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 8 I never saw a marked police vehicle. And BTW it seems a general trend during non-fair times as well. I used to see a patrol car regularly on both the public streets and alleys. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 More coverage At Snelling & Hoyt 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 10 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 12 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 13 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 14 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 15 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 18 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 19 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 20 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 28 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 16 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 44 4.86% 7 11.81% 17 13.89% 20 34.72% 50 6.94% 10 27.78% 40 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 It’s very helpful that I can get a permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Let us park people on our lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I never saw anyone enforcing parking and heard that complaints of parking violations took a long time for response 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Parking not a problem but cars lined up all the way down Fairview to turn on Larp and honking horns, both lanes on Larp full on the busy days not good leading to stoplight 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 Once again this year there was a vehicle parked in front of our house with its back wheel over the curb and on the lawn. Would be nice for the sheriff deputies during their patrols to issue a 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 17 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 44 citation to the offender. 6 I saw many cars illegally parked every day. I think the fair is so crowded that people would rather pay a ticket than have to find a parking spot 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 Every day vehicles were parked within five feet of my driveway, but I never called law enforcement because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 8 There is no parking on the Snelling West frontage road (service dr) 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 9 Parking near stop signs and at intersections improved due to signage so we didn’t see the ticketing/towing as in the past. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 10 I called in twice for illegally parked cars and to my knowledge neither car was ever ticketed. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 11 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 12 Would like to see parking eliminated on side streets where you have to come out of ally. Impossible to see cars approaching until in the middle of street. So dangerous. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 13 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 14 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 16 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 17 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading whatever, and blocking traffic 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 18 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 20 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 21 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 22 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 24 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 26 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 27 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 29 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 30 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 44 showed up. 33 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 34 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 35 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 36 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 37 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 38 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 39 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 19 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 44 0.69% 1 11.72% 17 10.34% 15 51.72% 75 25.52% 37 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 20 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 44 24.83% 36 29.66% 43 22.07% 32 21.38% 31 2.07% 3 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 21 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 44 3.45% 5 5.52% 8 23.45% 34 35.17% 51 32.41% 47 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 This was brilliant. Huge help. 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 Need to add signs for no parking rentable scooters. Those kept getting dumped in our yard 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 More permanent signs are needed. The ones for this year were too easy to move 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 People moved the signs! Let people park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 LOVED the additional signage and spray painted curb lines. I think this improved poor parking tremendously 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 6 It was not enforced. Police did not respond and ticket vehicles. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 7 Nice job with the signage and curb markings. This was a great idea. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 8 Noticed additional signs on north side of Idaho but not Iowa - west of Arona 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 22 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 44 9 There did not seem to a problem 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 10 Very helpful! Noticed a difference in impact! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 11 Huge difference for visibility at intersections. Great improvement! 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Two corners of my block had signs removed (I'm guessing people stashed them in their trunks or had tinted windows), and another sign by the alley was relocated by a parker. I could see the old hole, and they couldn't get it posted into the hard dirt well enough so it was obvious they had moved it. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. (Year round) Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 14 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 15 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 16 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 17 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 18 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 19 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 20 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 21 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 24 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 25 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 26 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 27 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 28 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 29 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 30 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 31 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 32 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 34 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 35 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 36 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 37 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 38 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 39 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 40 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 23 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 44 41 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 24 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 44 3.55% 5 79.43% 112 17.02% 24 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 141 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 141 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 Tell them to stop playing loud music. Also, let people park cars on their lawn. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 Seemed like there weren’t as many, and not driving as crazy as years past 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 3 Wish there were more available 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 4 Didn’t know there was an ordinance. Not sure why one was necessary 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 5 Cannot comment on this topic. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 6 I don’t mind them, but they should not be allowed to blast music from their cab. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 their music is too loud 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 8 Marijuana use and loud music, pedicab drivers loitering on property 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 9 They weren't better or worse, but there were a lot more of them for sure. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 10 I didn't see permits on all the pedicabs. Are they required to display them? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 11 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 12 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 13 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 25 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 44 14 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 15 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 16 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 17 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 18 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 19 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 20 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 21 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 22 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 24 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 25 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 29 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 30 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 31 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 32 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 33 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 34 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 35 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 36 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 37 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 38 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 26 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 44 8.97% 13 22.76% 33 22.76% 33 40.00% 58 5.52% 8 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 27 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 44 0.69% 1 11.03% 16 18.62% 27 53.79% 78 15.86% 23 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 28 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 44 4.83% 7 12.41% 18 60.69% 88 20.00% 29 2.07% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 29 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 44 21.53% 31 29.86% 43 38.89% 56 9.72% 14 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 30 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 44 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 66 Skipped: 79 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I had a hard time getting out of my driveway because of traffic on Hoyt 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 I found the airplanes to be a big bummer. They fly too iften 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 I may sound repetitive here but let residents park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 The noise from the concerts seem to be getting louder & louder. I'm near Simpson and Crawford. Fireworks noise is still great...love it 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 We had a man walking down our alley. He appeared intoxicated at 7:00 am. He stopped and picked apart his breakfast sandwich and threw it in our alley. He was yelling and swearing. Another day a younger male was walking down our alley and stopped and peed by garbage can. Then started swearing and kicked carnage can. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 6 During the busiest days of the Fair, Arona seemed to become a major thoroughfare. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Due to rain forecast on certain days, some other days were extremely busy. Could electronic sign be posted on Larp closer to Cleveland and one on Fairview at Rose lawn when lots fill? 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 8 There is always going to be noise from the fair. You accept that when you choose to live in Falcon Heights. The fair has been there longer than most houses in the city. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 Would be nice to have litter containers along Albert Steet; closer to the east side of the Northome neighborhood. The traffic was worse this year probably due to the record crowds on some days. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 10 More trash and more drivers who could not find a place to park and raced through the neighborhood. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 The State Fair needs to put a cap on attendance. It can just be unlimited! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 Many years the noise from the concerts is very loud, particularly at night. This year I did not notice it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 13 If we want to prevent people from parking within five feet of a driveway, then some kind of signage will be required, otherwise there will be no change in behavior. For example: "$100 fine for parking within five feet of driveway." 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 14 The trash cans really helped with litter. Traffic was really bad this year. I saw and accident at Idaho and Hamline during the fair and the number of people speeding down streets was very high. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 Litter bins in Falcon Heights are a nice improvement. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 16 No matter what you do, people will still leave litter if that is what they are used to. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 17 Traffic on Larpenteur not considerate of folks living in south side apartments. Getting back into apartment difficult as cars blocked driveways and unwilling to allow into driveways. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 18 We could maybe use some trash cans in our neighborhood as well 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 19 The state fair should lessen activities within the grounds on already crowded weekends, especially high profile people.. No need for a parade on grounds on weekends either. Do these promotions during the week, when attendance is less. Just makes it much harder to get around on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 20 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 21 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 31 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 44 down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 22 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 23 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 24 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 25 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 27 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 28 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 29 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 30 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 31 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 33 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 34 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 35 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 36 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 37 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 38 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 40 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 32 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 44 racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 41 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 43 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 44 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 45 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 46 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 47 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 48 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 49 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 50 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 51 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 52 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 53 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 54 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 55 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 56 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 57 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 58 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 59 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 60 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 61 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 62 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 63 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 64 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 65 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 33 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 44 66 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 34 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 44 49.64% 68 50.36% 69 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 137 Skipped: 8 TOTAL 137 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Big government, man. Give it a break. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 With that said...we need as much parking available as possible. So dont make the commercial spots not WANT offer them 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 3 Of course it should be regulated. I’ve been saying that for sixteen years. That the city lets this happen is a joke. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 4 The City has enough to do 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 5 I think the city should be aware of businesses selling spots but not regulate the sale 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 6 They should have to report & pay taxes on parking income . 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 7 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 8 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 9 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 10 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 11 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 35 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 44 12 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 14 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 16 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 17 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 18 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 19 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 20 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 25 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 26 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 27 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 28 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 29 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 30 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 31 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 32 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 44 0.00% 0 7.04% 10 12.68% 18 1.41% 2 78.87% 112 18.31% 26 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 142 Skipped: 3 Total Respondents: 142 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Emailed. Then called to get parking permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Why bother calling about speeding and noise? We need a police department again and stop relying on the sheriff’s department. It has progressively gotten worse year after year since we ousted our police! 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 I would not know who to call 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 37 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 44 4 Nonemergency line for parking violations 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 5 Sought clarification on signage. Assistance from City Hall is always excellent! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 6 I should have called law enforcement for vehicles parked within five feet of my driveway, but I did not because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 7 Called city to try to get special parking permit as tree was down in alley and our garage inaccessible. We were refused. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 8 I just called the non-emergency number on the brochure we received in the mail. The instructions were quite clear. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 did not call - did not know who to call. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 10 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 12 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 13 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 14 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 16 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 17 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 18 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 19 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 20 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 21 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 24 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 25 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 38 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 44 35.29% 48 64.71% 88 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 136 Skipped: 9 TOTAL 136 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 39 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 44 77.24% 112 22.76% 33 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 40 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 44 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 57 Skipped: 88 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Every Falcon Heights household should get passes for the fair for the inconvenience. 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Permits would be so awesome. That would relieve so much stress I think. The traffic at intersections is dangerous because people are either driving too fast and or looking for a parking spot and not looking for pedestrians 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 Permit parking would be nuts. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 If there are other ways our city can make revenue from the fair I think it’s valid (such as pedicab licensing or business parking requirements). 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 5 I love living in FH during the fair...Its part of my family's identity. 43 years now..😁 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 6 Except for the very busiest days of the Fair, I thought that everything went along much better than in the past. The additional signage really helped. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Again, the fair was here before any of us moved to Falcon Heights and will be here long after we’ve all left. You moved to FH knowing the Fair was here. You knew there’d be increased traffic and increased noise for ten days at the end of summer and all those other events. Frankly the noise and traffic are worse for back to the fifties. You accepted that by moving to FH. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 8 One of the things that was worse this year over any other year was honking. Vehicles cutting in and vehicles blocking intersection with traffic lights caused many frustrated drivers. U-turns where it’s clearly posted no u-turns was equally frustrated. You just cannot get past the traffic around the fairgrounds. People blocking intersections and stopping traffic to make u-turns was constant. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 9 The State Fair does whatever it likes. No cap on attendance, no cap on noise limits, and no contributions to the City of Falcon Heights. They are NOT a good neighbor! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 10 I live near the Larpenteur entrance to the Fair. Pedestrian crossing from the north side of Larpenteur to the entrance (and vice versa) is extremely dangerous. The security people only direct the cars. In the past, security people helped pedestrians cross in the crosswalk from either direction. I strongly believe this should be re-instated. I also think that there should be lighted, flashing crosswalk signs that pedestrians can implement (as in Roseville's Central Park crossing at Victoria Street. A less desirable option would be to supply flags and holders on either side for pedestrians to carry as they cross. However, there's a very good chance they would be stolen very quickly. 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 11 I usually attend the Fair. Many wheelchairs were abandoned in the neighborhood. One neighbor had to finally call the police about removing it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 12 Speeding on residential streets was excessive, and no police monitoring or ticketing was present to combat it. Please consider permit only parking in north home to discourage disorderly and dangerous behavior like speeding, littering, loitering 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 13 Thank you for your attention to improving the community’s experience! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 14 I have two things. The local traffic was really bad this year with people circling for parking. If we all have permits for parking that would be greatly reduced. Also I really think the fair should give falcon heights residents and people who live within 2 miles of the fair either free tickets or discounted tickets to the fair. Because the fair pays no taxes and causes so much disruption in our neighborhood every year, tickets is the least it can do. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 I think you should make it easier for Hollywood Court Residents to get Parking Permits for Guests. I don't know how many Guests I may have, friends and relatives often call while I'm away during the day to say they are coming. I like to share my neighborhood with them, and maybe see them later. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 44 16 There needs to be crossing assistance all day and temporary lighting at night at the Fry street crossing at the north parking entrance. I saw a number of people almost get hit by cars (at least 4 instances, one including a stroller). Even when one car stopped it was not clear to other drivers that there were pedestrians trying to cross because cars on the outside lane blocked visibility of the corners. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 17 An option to be able to have a permit to park on streets as a resident. A tree fell on one of our cars and across our driveway during the big storm. It would have been nice to be able to park in front of our house when we did not have access. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 18 Please see above comments on permanent signage. Permanent sign installed 9/16 after state fair on my front boulevard. No need for year round sign. Have to view all the time. Temp signs worked. Could it ever be removed and be repurposed for where needed. Thanks 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 19 My complaint is about drivers coming from a distance and trapping apartment dwellers in their apartments. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 20 Why were some of the police officers at the gates harassing people about wearing masks?? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 21 State fair needs to find a way to limit attendance on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 22 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 23 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 24 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 25 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 27 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 28 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 29 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 30 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 31 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 33 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 44 34 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 35 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 36 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 37 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 38 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 40 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 41 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 43 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 44 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 45 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 46 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 47 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 48 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 49 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 44 controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 50 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 51 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 52 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 53 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 54 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 55 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 56 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 57 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 44 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 76 Skipped: 69 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Same comment as above 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Why don’t the fair grounds get used more throughout the year? Octoberfest is a nice addition in recent years. There used to be concerts in the grandstand when I first moved here. Seems like a wasteful lack of use for a very urban, accessible area. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 Parking permits ! 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 Allow people to park cars on their lawns. Also, discounted rates for State Fair entry since you never charge your neighbors when they ask to borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 An annual pass available to Falcon heights residents- we would attend more often and would appreciate the recognition of the inconveniences that come with living near the fair 10/9/2024 6:09 PM 6 4 tickets per household to attend for free 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 7 Snelling and Larpenteur is getting more and more seedy feeling.. Maybe more police presence around at night in the neighborhoods close to there. I would not walk in the dark the block from my place to the wonderful food at..New Fresh Wok 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 8 Let FH residents in for free. (That’s not happening) 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 More park and rides! Clearly display far in advance when lots are full. Get more electronic boards out on the roads. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 10 Better relationship with the State Fair leadership. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 Cap on attendance and limited hours/days. Eliminate fireworks. Designate a portion of your ticket sales to the City of Falcon Heights. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 I would like the state fair to allot money to falcon heights for the increase wear and tear on our roads not just during the state fair but also for the many additional events that occur throughout the year. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 13 See answer to question 20 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 14 I would like there to be traffic controllers around Cleveland and Larpenteur. I live off of Larpenteur near the Bell Museum and find it very difficult to get in and out of where I live. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 15 Speed monitoring and ticketing for speeding and reckless driving in residential areas, especially on weekends during the fair 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 16 See comment above regarding tickets to residents. Or the fair could start paying some taxes to Falcon Heights. The wear and tear on our roads and infrastructure, not to mention inconvenience, should really be compensated in some way by the fair. To be clear, I enjoy the fair but every year it gets bigger making it harder to live nearby and not get very frustrated with all the accommodations we have to make to function (ie leaving the house at certain times when traffic will be less bad, dealing with shuffling cars into parking spots, having contractors struggle to even get to our house). 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 17 Permits easier to get, which is really an issue for City Hall, not the State Fair. You seem to want to control it to such a degree that it's a headache. When I could just pick up multiple Permits and have them available, and not have to run after and try to get them back things were simpler. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 18 Street crossing assistance 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 39 / 44 19 Either all of Falcon Hts. should be permit parking or some allowance made for special circumstances and/or emergencies. During power outage, we couldn’t access one of our garage spaces and the second car was trapped in our garage, blocked by a downed tree. We had to park some distance away when using the one available car to get dry ice and other provisions. City refused special parking permit during the emergency. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 20 It would be super if Falcon Heights residents were allowed to purchase a 12 day pass for their own use only. Sort of a pain and suffering reward so we wouldn't feel quite so grumpy about things like cleaning up a wasp infested half eaten turkey leg left on my elderly neighbor's lawn. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 21 Maybe free season passes to the Fair would be appreciated for the inconvenience. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 22 Reduce parking on the north side of the fair &/or have traffic signs noting that the lots are full. More park and ride sites would help would help reduce congestion caused by rude car riders. More signs indicating that driveways should remain open 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 23 More park and rides would be great 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 24 See above answer. Give falcon Hts some compensation. Possible some revenue or complimentary tickets to fair. Keep Hoyt gate open for walkers & bikers to enter yesr round. Just a small opening would help 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 25 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 26 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 27 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 28 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 29 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 30 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 31 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 32 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 33 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 34 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 35 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 36 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 37 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 38 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 39 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 40 / 44 would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 40 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 41 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 42 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 43 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 44 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 45 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 46 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 47 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 48 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 49 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 50 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 51 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 52 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 53 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 54 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 55 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 56 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 57 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 58 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 59 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 60 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 61 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 62 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 41 / 44 63 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 64 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 65 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 66 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 67 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 68 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 69 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 70 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 71 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 72 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 73 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 74 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 75 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 76 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 42 / 44 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 42 Skipped: 103 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Please please please, can the north entrance gate on snelling be open regularly for pedestrian traffic when the fair grounds aren’t in use? It’s so unpredictable now as to when the gates will be open. That was never a problem when I first moved here. We like to walk in the fair grounds. It’s a public park, right? But its gates aren’t regularly open. At least post to the website when the gates (and which gates) will be open so it’s transparent to the public. I go over there regularly during hours when the grounds are supposedly open only to find the gate locked. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Cars on lawns. Discounted entry for residents Let permit drivers practice driving in the State Fair when it’s not going on. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I can’t stress enough how much I felt the additional parking signage and painted curbs helped ease poor parking. Wish there was a faster response from PD for those that were moving signs or illegally parked vehicles. 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Would like a spot some where that people who can't go to the fair, especially people with kids or older people, to grab a pronto pup or a bag of mini donuts...like the food truck that used to be on the corner of Snelling and Hoyt or the one that comes in front of the Roseville VFW in the summer....yay! 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 limit ticket sales each day. Require the fair the build more on campus parking ramps. A portyof ticket sales should be given back to Falcon Heights to cover more police presence. I would be in favor of no state fair parking within a half mile from the fair. In general, it’s just too big. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 6 See answer to question 20 Thanks! 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 7 It would be nice if a July 4th fireworks would be hosted on the fairgrounds. 9/23/2024 8:20 PM 8 Parking permits and compensation by the fair are the biggest issues for me. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 9 Let the Residents of Hollywood Court make their own decisions about Parking on the Street during the Fair. We don't have the same accessibility that Residents on the East side of Snelling have, we're harder to find and we get very little traffic. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 10 On Tuesday when the fair opened late to handle storm recovery people were literally parked on Snelling. I don't know that there would have been anywhere for them to go but it seemed odd and made it slightly more difficult to get around. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 11 During the fair, it’s incredibly challenging to have workers here for any reason, whether to deliver furniture or appliances or during projects such as remodeling. There needs to be more flexibility in making special parking permits available, whether for emergencies like the power outage and downed alley tree this year or for scheduled deliveries, special home projects, etc. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Thank you for creating this survey and considering the feedback. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Thank you for your work on these issues. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 14 Updates , especially nearer next yrs fair. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 15 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 16 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 17 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 43 / 44 during the current 12-day run. 18 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 20 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 21 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 23 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 24 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 26 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 27 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 28 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 29 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 30 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 31 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 32 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 33 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 34 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 36 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 44 / 44 37 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 38 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 39 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 40 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 41 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 51 BLANK PAGE 52 Item Special Event Commercial Parking Lot Licensing Description In the 2023 State Fair Task Force Report, it was noted that the regulation of commercial parking lots should be a future goal. As a reminder, the city does not allow parking in residential districts but does allow paid State Fair parking in commercial lots. The city does not regulate further beyond that, other than working with operators when complaints arise to ensure they are operating safely. A concern over temporary commercial lots is that some that operate lots should not be doing so, some businesses no longer have sufficient parking to operate, and parking lot operations often spill into roadways, causing safety concerns. A temporary licensing system would also give staff a point of contact in the event of an issue, as often the operator of a commercial lot is not the same individual as the owner. The proposed fee for a license is to be determined, but will ideally be just enough to cover staff costs without being burdensome to the business. Staff is seeking direction as to whether this is an area we want to explore further. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Draft Ordinance 24-XX – Temporary Licensure of Commercial Parking Lots Action(s) Requested The staff recommend the Task Force review the draft ordinances and provide feedback on the suggested next steps. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment Ordinances Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 53 ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO LICENSE SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS DURING THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 14 of the Falcon Heights City Code is hereby amended to add a new Article X to read as follows: ARTICLE X. SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS Sec. 14-311. Definitions. Except where otherwise expressly stated, the following terms, wherever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: • Special event commercial parking lot: Any commercially zoned premises where motor vehicles are parked, stored, or allowed to remain for a fee during the Minnesota State Fair, specifically between August 15th and September 15th of each year. • Licensee: The person or entity to whom a license is issued to operate a special event commercial parking lot. Sec. 14-312. License required. (a)No person shall engage in the business of operating a special event commercial parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair without a license required under this article. (b)Each license issued under this article shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be valid only for the period specified in the license. Sec. 14-313. License fees. The license fee for operating a special event commercial parking lot shall be as established in the City Fee Schedule. The fee shall be paid at the time of application. Sec. 14-314. Licensing requirements. (a)Application. Any person desiring a license to operate a special event commercial parking lot shall submit an application on forms provided by the city. The application shall include: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. 2. The location and size of the proposed parking lot. 3. The maximum number of vehicles to be parked on the lot. 54 4. A general description of the security measures to be provided. 5. Any other information deemed necessary by the city. (b) Review and approval. The city shall review the application, inspect the proposed site, and approve or deny the license based on compliance with city standards and regulations. (c) Issuance. Upon approval, the city shall issue the license, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to the parking lot. Sec. 14-315. License expiration. Licenses issued under this article shall expire on September 15th of each year. Sec. 14-316. Operational requirements. (a) The charge for parking shall be clearly posted at the entrance to the parking lot in letters of sufficient size to be readily seen from the street. (b) The parking lot shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner, free from litter and debris. (c) Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure the safety and security of patrons. (d) The parking lot shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws. (e) The licensee shall ensure that no vehicles are parked in a manner that obstructs sidewalks, driveways, or other access points. Sec. 14-317. Insurance requirements. No license shall be issued or renewed without proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or death to one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for each occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate of insurance must be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Sec. 14-318. Enforcement and penalties. (a) The city shall have the authority to inspect any licensed special event commercial parking lot to ensure compliance with this article. (b) Any violation of the provisions of this article may result in the revocation or suspension of the license and/or a fine as established below: • Operating a commercial parking lot between the dates of August 15 to September 15th without a valid special event license: o $200 per parked vehicle per day 55 Sec. 14-319. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. ADOPTED this [XX] day of [Month], 2024 by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ____________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 56 BLANK PAGE 57 Item Ice Castles Description Announced this week is that the Ice Castles attraction is coming to the State Fair Grounds. The ice castles were previously in Maple Grove (2024, but only open for 8 days due to weather) and New Brighton (2019-2020, 2022-2023). It appears from their FAQ that it will in theory be kept on the State Fair grounds. The State Fair is significantly larger than the previous sites and is likely better equipped to handle crowds. Based on conversations with the city of New Brighton, the event was a non-issue for traffic or safety concerns. Staff will share more on what to expect from this event. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the Ice Castles proposal and other seasonal events. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 58 BLANK PAGE 59 Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E5 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 60 BLANK PAGE 61 Item Request for State Assistance Description At previous meetings, members discussed the need for state assistance and resources during the State Fair. This will be an opportunity to discuss and formulate a request strategy. Task Force Member Georgiana May underwent a data analysis of police reports from 2018 through 2024 to see if the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair correlated with an increase in vehicle accidents or other crimes. Member May will review the data with the committee and discuss next steps. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Data analysis Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E6 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 62 Vehicular Parking Assist_Citizen Behavior Criminal Activity ABV - Abandoned Vehicle PRK - Parking Complaint 911 DKP- Drunk Person ASS - Assault AHR - Accident Hit and Run ALA - Alarm Sounding DOC - Disorderly Conduct BRG - Burglary APD - Accident Property Damage ALP - Alarm Panic/Holdup DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship CDP - Criminal Damage Property AWI - Accident With Injuries ANC - Animal Complaint FGT - Fight CSC - Crim Sexual Conduct DKD - Drunk Driver AST - Assist Citizen FWK - Fireworks DGC - Dangerous Condition TRF - Traffic Stop CIV - Civil Problem HRS - Harassment Report DOA - Death Investigation COE - Community Outreach Event JUV - Juvenile Incidents FRD - Fraud or Forgery DIS - Dispute Disagreement INV - Investigate DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft LOC - Lockout NAR - Narcotics MSP - Missing Person, Juvenile RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve RPR - Recovered Property PIC - Person in Crisis SHF - Shots Fired PFP - Proactive Foot Patrols SUS - Suspicious Activity PPV - Police Proactive Visit THA - Theft From Auto SIP - Suicide In Progress THF - Theft SOL - Solicitor VIC - Vice Prostitution WEL - Welfare Check VOP - Prot Order Violation 63 64 20241015103147,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_22.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is an amended agenda on the request of members to include an item discussing a request for state resources and an analysis done by Member May on calls for police services during the State Fair and a control period. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 12:15 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hello State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is a proposed agenda packet for Wednesday's meeting. Feel free to reach out if you find corrections or other items to change. Have a great weekend, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:35 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; 'Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)' <jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us>; 'ross.allard@gmail.com' <ross.allard@gmail.com>; 'Rice' Davis' <riceldavis@gmail.com>; 'gmay@umn.edu' <gmay@umn.edu>; 'dazyjmj@yahoo.com' <dazyjmj@yahoo.com>; 'mehowley@hotmail.com' <mehowley@hotmail.com>; 'trbrace@comcast.net' <trbrace@comcast.net>; 'alicehausman@hotmail.com' <alicehausman@hotmail.com>; 'iam@nicoleporter.com' <iam@nicoleporter.com>; FH Mail <mail@falconheights.org>; Elke van der Werff <elke.vanderwerff@falconheights.org>; ktbd4.tom@gmail.com <ktbd4.tom@gmail.com> Subject: State Fair Task Force Meeting When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 PM-8:00 PM. Where: Falcon Heights City Hall - 2077 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113 City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA - AMENDED Wednesday, October 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Porter ____ Secretary Johnson__ Allard ____ May____ Hausman ___ Brace ____ Davis ____ Paulus ____ Prather______ Staff Liaison Linehan ____ Council Liaison Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 18, 2024 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Post-State Fair Survey – Final Results 2. Special Event Commercial Parking Lot License 3. Ice Castles 4. Member Topics 5. Next Steps 6. Request for State Assistance F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: November 20, 2024 at 6:30PM BLANK PAGE 2 City of Falcon Heights 2024 State Fair Task Force Meeting City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday September 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson McGarthwaite (R) __x__ Vice Chairperson Porter __x__ Secretary Johnson _x_ Allard __absent__ May __x__ Brace ___x_ Prather ____x__ Davis ___x_ Paulus _x___ Hausman _x__ Staff Liaison Linehan __x__ City Council Liaison Mielke___x__ Voting members. 9 Present. 5 Required for a Quorum. Quorum has been achieved. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Motion made and APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 21, 2024 Minutes APPROVED 7-0 (2 members arrived after vote taken) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. State Fair Recap i. Police Calls/Ticketing 1. The task force discussed the number of tickets issued, and the fact that numbers were trending down. 2. Typical Call numbers: 5 per day normally. 50 per day during the State Fair ii. What went well? 1. Sign Distribution for “Please Be Good to Our Neighborhood” Signs and post event retrieval went well 3 i. Several Task Force members have aided in delivery of signage 2. Pedicabs seemed to follow updated registration policy 3. Lighting at Curtiss Field 4. Permits seemed to be easier for police to monitor 1. 600 printed iii. What Could be better? 1. First 2 days of the Fair are the worst for Falcon Heights City Hall 1. Concern raised that city staff’s summer hours meant they were closed at noon on Friday. 2. Option to provide Staff Overtime or allow time off after the Fair instead 3. Linehan continued answering calls, but this was not common knowledge i. Get volunteers to man the phones (Monday before the fair, through the Tuesday after the Fair). They could divert calls using a flow chart and reduce stress on City employees. 2. Crossing assistance for walkers and motorists by the Larpenteur/Fry intersection 1. Matter of time before there is a fatality 2. Accidents are increased in this area during the State Fair. 3. Elevate Police presence 1. National Guard, Police Corp, Volunteers, Community Ambassadors, State Patrol 4. Escalate to a STATE level responsibility 1. Several legislators are interested in crowd management during the State Fair (Senator Clare Verbeten lives close to the Fairgrounds) 2. Post – State Fair Survey/ Feed Back i. 2024: 104 responses so far 1. Mostly from NE Quadrant and Northome 2. Safety and Policing 1. Visibility- 65% saw regular patrols 2. Adequacy-33% felt police presence was adequate 3. Safety at home-75% felt safe during the Fair 3. Parking 1. Enforcement- 28% felt it was adequate 2. Permit Only areas- 33% wish to increase number of areas 4. Traffic/Noise 1. Congestion: 50+% said it was worse 2. Most residents felt noise was the same 5. Litter/Property respect 1. Half feel litter was improved 4 2. 67% agree fairgoers had respect for property 6. New Policies 1. 78% didn’t notice changes to pedicabs 2. 66% liked the signage and curb marking 7. Future Improvements 1. Commercial Parking: Half agreed that regulation would help 2. Resident compensation: Most would like free, reduced cost or season pass option for those within a geographic distance to the Fair 3. Policing i. Enforcement and presence top the list of suggestions. 3. Next Steps i. Talk to Senator Verbeten and other Representatives about getting State level aid ii. Codify Commercial Parking Licensure F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison i. Monument Signs are Completed ii. Tuesday October 29 at 6pm – 8 pm Stouts – Falcon Heights Trivia with MC Eric Meyer for 75th Anniversary iii. October 26, 2-5pm Fall Festival at City Hall 1. Music, Bouncy House, 75th Anniversary Celebration 2. Staff Liaison i. Community Park 1. Removing old building 2. Replacing with Prefab Restroom/warming area ii. Police contract 1. December 2024 Ramsey County Sheriff contract ends (although they will commit to January and February potentially) 2. St. Anthony requested to begin services March 1, 2025 1. Initial concern over staffing before 2026 3. New Brighton was explored for a bridge option in 2025, but they couldn’t do it for just a year G. ADJOURN 7:45PM Next regular meeting date: October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm 5 BLANK PAGE 6 Item Preliminary Survey Data Description Overview: The 2024 State Fair survey, launched on Monday, September 9th, has now gathered 145 responses as of October 11, 2024. The survey aimed to assess the impact on neighborhoods, focusing on safety, parking, traffic, policing, and general quality of life. Key Findings: 1. Neighborhood Representation: o 145 residents responded to the survey. The majority reside in the Northeast Quadrant (38%) and Northome (34%), consistent with previous reporting from high-impact areas near the fairgrounds. 2. Safety & Policing: o Policing Visibility: 60% of respondents reported not seeing police patrols during the fair, a slight decline from previous reports. The frequency of patrols remains inconsistent, with some residents noting seeing police only once or twice during the entire fair period. o Adequacy of Policing: 34% of residents felt policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds, while 22% disagreed, citing slow response times to traffic control and parking violations. o Neighborhood Safety: 78% of respondents agreed they felt safe in their neighborhoods during the fair, with only one respondent strongly disagreeing that they felt safe in their neighborhood. 3. Parking Challenges: o Parking Enforcement: 42% of respondents agreed parking enforcement was adequate, with 17% expressing dissatisfaction. Numerous complaints arose around illegal parking, delayed responses, and unauthorized vehicles parked in permit-only zones. o Permit Parking: Support for expanding permit-only parking has increased to 35%, with some respondents pushing for broader implementation to prevent illegal parking by fairgoers. The majority of respondents (65%) oppose citywide State Fair parking permits. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Survey Data 10.11.24 Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 7 4. Traffic & Noise: o Traffic Congestion: 55% of respondents reported traffic being worse than in previous years. Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, particularly in high-demand areas, has resulted in safety concerns and delays for residents. o Noise: Noise complaints decreased, with 17% of residents reporting that noise levels were worse than in 2023, especially from late-night traffic and fair-related events. 5. Litter & Property Respect: o Litter: 46% of respondents agreed litter was less of an issue compared to previous years, likely due to the improved placement of trash receptacles and curb markings. However, isolated incidents of littering were still reported. o Respect for Property: 69% of residents agreed fairgoers generally respected personal property, though some noted trespassing and occasional vandalism. 6. Impact of New Policies: o Pedicab Regulation: 79% of respondents did not notice significant changes in pedicab behavior following new regulations. Some residents, however, cited concerns about loud music and reckless driving by pedicab operators. o Signage & Curb Markings: 67% of residents felt that no-parking signage and curb markings helped reduce parking issues. However, several respondents reported fairgoers moving or ignoring the signs, which contributed to ongoing parking violations. 7. Feedback on Future Improvements: o Commercial Parking Regulation: 50% of residents supported the idea of regulating businesses that sell parking during the fair to address safety concerns and reduce traffic. o Resident Compensation: Many residents advocated for compensation, such as free or discounted fair tickets, in recognition of the inconveniences caused by the fair. o Enforcement & Policing: Respondents suggested increasing the number and visibility of police patrols, especially during peak traffic hours, and more aggressive enforcement of parking restrictions. There were also calls for pedestrian safety measures at busy intersections. Conclusion: The updated survey data continues to highlight concerns among Falcon Heights residents, particularly around parking enforcement, traffic congestion, and noise during the State Fair. While some improvements have been noted, such as better litter management and increased awareness of signage, residents are calling for stronger traffic and parking regulations, better enforcement, and potential compensation for the event’s disruptions. 8 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff asks Task Force Members will be asked to discuss the final survey results. 9 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 3 / 44 99.31% 144 0.69% 1 Q2 Are you a Falcon Heights resident? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 Total Respondents: 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 10 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 4 / 44 Q3 If you reside in Falcon Heights, which neighborhood do you reside in? See map above. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fairview-Lindig -Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpen teur Southwest Town Square University Grove 11 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 5 / 44 6.25% 9 2.78% 4 1.39% 2 0.69% 1 34.03% 49 38.19% 55 8.33% 12 4.17% 6 0.69% 1 3.47% 5 Total Respondents: 144 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Fairview-Lindig-Tatum Falcon Woods Hollywood Court Maple Court Northeast Quadrant Northome Snelling West Snelling-Larpenteur Southwest Town Square University Grove 12 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 6 / 44 39.31% 57 60.69% 88 Q4 Did you see police officers patrolling your neighborhood during the course of the State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE FREQUENCY OF PATROLS SEEN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: DATE 1 Daily 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 More officers and parking on the lawn 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 Can always use more 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 4 We rarely see police on Fairview since city ended service with St Anthony 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 I don't seem to see as many patrols either during or not during the Fair the past few years, especially in the alleys. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 6 About the same. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 7 I would like more police visibility to enforce speeding and cutting through alleys. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 8 Did not observe as often as 2023 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 9 Once or twice 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 10 Most noticeable difference this year was the lack of police, did not see any police presence 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 11 I didn't see them, but I know they were there because they ticketed one of my Visitors (I'll say more about that later) 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 12 Basically no. I did see an unmarked SUV and talked to that officer who was ticketing. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 I wasn’t home much during the day 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 14 I never saw a police car in our neighborhood. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I feel like I used to see more officers patrolling in previous years. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 13 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 7 / 44 16 I heard they were there. I work during the week so I possibly just missed them. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 17 Never saw them. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 18 I didn't see them a lot, but they did go by a few times. It would be nice if they would stop the people speeding in the streets very crowded with cars and pedestrians. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 19 This is the first year I can remember not ever seeing a patrol car. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 20 Only twice during the entire run of the fair. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 21 The policy officers were there, but not very much. I saw them once or twice during the entire fair. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 22 Not as frequently in past years 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 23 Only saw them once on day one giving out parking tickets in the morning. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 24 I am happy with the frequency during the day 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 25 I didn’t see any during the entire duration of the fair. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 26 I don't fully remember, maybe once. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 27 Not daily 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 28 Maybe one or two Roseville police on Roselawn Ave only. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 29 I work from home by a window and didn’t see any police cars. 9/11/2024 7:51 PM 30 Only once. It was the day Walz was at the fair. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 31 I never saw a police officer on patrol in our neighborhood during the state fair. they were present at the fair, but not in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 32 Infrequent patrols 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Police should have patrolled my neighborhood more due to illegal parking 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 34 Too many cops. Don’t trust Ramsey County to actually n care about keeping us safe 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 I saw them once towing a car on Arona, but no other times 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 36 Police presence is welcomed in our neighborhood during the fair. It helps to remind visitors to not interfere with parking and to practice respect for the residents. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 37 Twice - ONLY! Early in the morning/s. BEFORE parking began on California Avenue (7:15-7:30 a.m.). 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 38 I don't doubt that they were there; I didn't see them. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 39 We called the police 2 times for parking violations and they did not respond 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 40 But then we were gone a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 41 I do not tend to see patrols in my neighborhood anytime. I might see on patrol car a year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Honestly I didn't see any this year driving around, which usually we do . 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 43 Was not outside very often, too hot or rainy! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 14 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 8 / 44 4.86% 7 17.36% 25 45.14% 65 29.17% 42 3.47% 5 Q5 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate policing OUTSIDE the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the course of the State Fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON POLICING OUTSIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS: DATE 1 Need more presence 10/7/2024 9:29 PM 2 In the past 14 years I’ve lived here, it was the worst year for patrolling and enforcement. I can only speak of Larpenteur Ave. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 See above. Also need more police visibility at night. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 4 little parking enforcement or speed limit enforcement. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 5 There should be more police closer to the fairgrounds due to the amount of kids causing problems nearby. The state fair should be paying for the additional police. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 6 Our driveway is on Larpenteur Ave near Cleveland Ave. During the State Fair, there is always a line a traffic stopped in front of it which makes it very hard to get in and out. Just getting around the Falcon Heights area is hard, for instance, to get groceries. I wish there was a police presence to help us get out of our parking lot. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that policing was... Disagree that policing was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate... Strongly Agree that policing was adequate... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Disagree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/ in Falcon Heights during the fair. Strongly Agree that policing was adequate outside the fairgrounds/in Falcon Heights during the fair. 15 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 9 / 44 7 I did not see more police around but we did hear lots of sirens most nights 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 8 I never saw a marked police vehicle. And BTW it seems a general trend during non-fair times as well. I used to see a patrol car regularly on both the public streets and alleys. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 More coverage At Snelling & Hoyt 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 10 More police or security visibility could help to slow traffic, respond rapidly to collisions, quiet loud groups late at night. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 There should be officers performing traffic control at busy intersections and managing speeds on Hamline. There was a car accident at Hamline and Idaho near my house. It’s also a very dangerous intersection for pedestrians 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 12 I saw police controlling motor traffic and crosswalks. I am on a permit parking only street. We had several violators. I know I and a few others do our part to help those who try to park see it’s not allowed and make it easier for everyone. Some where there a long time, even on a no parking side of the street. For the amount of people and space to cover during the fair, there should be 5-10 officers just policing Falcon Heights. I am sure that was not the case. It is unfair and unrealistic to put that much responsibility on only 2 or 3 officers to keep up with. No one can serve that many people in a timely manner. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 13 Need more traffic enforcement 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 14 It would be nice, and safer, if the police help pedestrians cross Larpentuer at Fry (north gate of the fair). It is very dangerous, especially after dark. They used to do this in the past, not sure why the stopped. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 15 It should be more frequent on Fridays/weekends in the evenings as those were the times people seemed to not obey the rules 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 16 With the increase in attendance this year, my hope would be to see this increase in future years. We had more people parking on our street, sooner, nearly every day and I didn’t see any police presence. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 17 My windows face north of the fairgrounds so I wasn’t able to see any patrols 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 18 The policing is not adequate anytime so why would that change?? 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 19 I walk to the fair and I didn’t see any additional units nor did I see traffic control on Larpenteur. 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 20 Appreciated the daily updates from the midway task force 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 Parking issues; speeding down local streets 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 No contract with Saint Anthony village. Keep the killer cops out of our communities 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The Community Ambassadors and police presence outside of the fairgrounds ensured safety in the neighborhood this year. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 If marked police vehicles were more visible, we'd have less disregard of parking rules and less deliberate removal of signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 25 I did hear a lot of sirens, so I assume they were doing their jobs. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 26 Daily traffic management at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was great. Please consider more active traffic management at Hoyt and Snelling. The loitering at Midway Pkwy and Snelling was terrible and uncomfortable to drive through. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 27 During the fair I go to it often. This year I entered the fair 4 times, and only on the last day (Monday, Sept 2), after the fireworks did I see policing. Prior to that all I saw was lackadaisical State Fair employees direction cars - with almost total disregard to the pedestrian. There needs to be better control of cars for pedestrian traffic at the Larpenteur entrance across from Fry Street. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 28 I am unsure if I just missed them or what happened. During the super busy days it would have been nice just because of speeding traffic, etc. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 16 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 10 / 44 4.86% 7 11.81% 17 13.89% 20 34.72% 50 6.94% 10 27.78% 40 Q6 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, there was adequate parking enforcement in your neighborhood during the fair. Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT: DATE 1 It’s very helpful that I can get a permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Let us park people on our lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I never saw anyone enforcing parking and heard that complaints of parking violations took a long time for response 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Parking not a problem but cars lined up all the way down Fairview to turn on Larp and honking horns, both lanes on Larp full on the busy days not good leading to stoplight 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 5 Once again this year there was a vehicle parked in front of our house with its back wheel over the curb and on the lawn. Would be nice for the sheriff deputies during their patrols to issue a 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that there was... Disagree that there was adequate... Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate... Strongly Agree that there was adequate... Additional comments on parking... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Disagree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Unsure/Neutral Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Strongly Agree that there was adequate parking enforcement in my neighborhood during the fair. Additional comments on parking enforcement: 17 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 11 / 44 citation to the offender. 6 I saw many cars illegally parked every day. I think the fair is so crowded that people would rather pay a ticket than have to find a parking spot 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 Every day vehicles were parked within five feet of my driveway, but I never called law enforcement because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 8 There is no parking on the Snelling West frontage road (service dr) 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 9 Parking near stop signs and at intersections improved due to signage so we didn’t see the ticketing/towing as in the past. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 10 I called in twice for illegally parked cars and to my knowledge neither car was ever ticketed. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 11 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 12 Would like to see parking eliminated on side streets where you have to come out of ally. Impossible to see cars approaching until in the middle of street. So dangerous. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 13 Parking enforcement was excellent. Signs at street corners worked very well! 9/17/2024 8:55 AM 14 Signs helped but some people need to be told “this means you.” 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 15 I do not blame the police. They came around as soon as they could and were not listened to or able to keep up with the need. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 16 Signage restrictions on no parking parameters was removed and not replaced when requested resulting in Parker’s ignoring 30 foot requirement and blocking sidewalk at corners 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 17 I saw several people parking in areas labeled "Permit parking only" that did not have permits and did not get ticketed. Also, delivery vehicles often park on Snelling Dr. near Hoyt unloading whatever, and blocking traffic 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 18 I saw far less violations in our neighborhood, so there was way less need for enforcement which is good! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The scofflaws moving or destroying signage was unacceptable 9/13/2024 9:50 PM 20 I didn't notice any major parking problems, but I did hear reports that some people removed no parking signs. 9/12/2024 3:15 PM 21 I had to park a block and a half away from my building on Larpentuer 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 22 I think the signs and painted curbs helped greatly where we are but I am on a side of the street where there is no parking so it’s not an impact for me. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Parking was MUCH better this year than previous years. The signs showing distance from the intersection and keeping cars from parking right by the alleys helped a ton! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 24 Lots of people parked in my apartment parking lot, management never responded to tow 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Didn't see a problem 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 26 Warners gets to charge 60$ for a parking spot and causes traffic issues! Speeding down the frontage road, no law enforcement on smelling 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 27 Saw no issue in my area 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 28 Called in reports of parking violations were not checked until 5-6 hours later when the cars had moved on 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 29 Never saw any ticketing but appreciated the proactive signs 30 feet from corner - huge difference please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 30 I saw one car with a ticket, but there were many others parked illegally without tickets 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 31 Always more parking enforcement is encouraged and appreciated. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 32 I placed a call to the non-emergency number on 8/22/24, regarding a vehicle that was parked DIRECTLY in front of a No Parking sign. 2 hours later the driver moved the car. NO police ever 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 18 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 12 / 44 showed up. 33 really appreciated the improved parking signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 34 I spoke with neighbors and most didn't have issues with guests parking badly or illegally. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 35 I appreciated the Falcon UCC church allowing its neighbors to us their parking lot when needed. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 36 Cars were parked right up to the corners making it hard to see around them 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 37 The temporary signs really help a lot. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 38 The curb lines and temporary signs were helpful. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 39 We didn't have any major needs to report as ours is one sided parking only. There were some close parkers to driveways a couple of times and it made it hard to back out on busy days but it was tolerable. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 40 Loved the signs and the paint on the curbs! Great idea! 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 19 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 13 / 44 0.69% 1 11.72% 17 10.34% 15 51.72% 75 25.52% 37 Q7 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, you felt safe in your neighborhood during the 2024 MN State Fair. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that my neighborh... Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Disagree that my neighborhood felt safe. Unsure/Neutral Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. Strongly Agree that my neighborhood felt safe. 20 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 14 / 44 24.83% 36 29.66% 43 22.07% 32 21.38% 31 2.07% 3 Q8 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, traffic was LESS of a problem during the 2024 MN State Fair when compared to past years. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that traﬃc was... Disagree that traﬃc was less of a... Unsure/Neutral Agree that traﬃc was less of a... Strongly Agree that traﬃc was less of ... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Disagree that traffic was less of a problem. Unsure/Neutral Agree that traffic was less of a problem. Strongly Agree that traffic was less of a problem. 21 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 15 / 44 3.45% 5 5.52% 8 23.45% 34 35.17% 51 32.41% 47 Q9 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, signage and curb markings to indicate no parking within 30 feet of stop signs helped reduce parking issues. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING MARKING CURBS/ADDING SIGNAGE BEFORE STOP SIGNS: DATE 1 This was brilliant. Huge help. 10/10/2024 9:32 PM 2 Need to add signs for no parking rentable scooters. Those kept getting dumped in our yard 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 More permanent signs are needed. The ones for this year were too easy to move 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 People moved the signs! Let people park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 LOVED the additional signage and spray painted curb lines. I think this improved poor parking tremendously 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 6 It was not enforced. Police did not respond and ticket vehicles. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 7 Nice job with the signage and curb markings. This was a great idea. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 8 Noticed additional signs on north side of Idaho but not Iowa - west of Arona 9/29/2024 11:18 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that marking curb... Disagree that marking curbs/adding... Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding... Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that marking curb /adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Disagree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Unsure/Neutral Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. Strongly Agree that marking curbs/adding signage before stop signs was helpful. 22 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 16 / 44 9 There did not seem to a problem 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 10 Very helpful! Noticed a difference in impact! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 11 Huge difference for visibility at intersections. Great improvement! 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Two corners of my block had signs removed (I'm guessing people stashed them in their trunks or had tinted windows), and another sign by the alley was relocated by a parker. I could see the old hole, and they couldn't get it posted into the hard dirt well enough so it was obvious they had moved it. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Disappointed in permanent no parking sign installed after the fair. (Year round) Temporary signs are adequate. 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 14 Could use more of these signs, including county roads. Saw a lot of parking issues. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 15 It was helpful, and with more enforcement it could really make life better during the Fair. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 16 This has been a successful endeavor 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 17 Often cars block some signage making it hard to read and follow. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 18 When signs were removed they were not replaced 9/16/2024 6:24 PM 19 The attendees didn’t seem to care. Saw two signs removed and left on the ground. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 20 The signage on both ends of the block has made parking WAY better. THANK YOU! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 21 No stop signs on the street where I live so no comment 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 See above. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 23 Some folks moved signs closer to the corner so they could park anyway 9/12/2024 7:37 AM 24 Thank you to the of city for doing this! The signs helped a bunch. Also the signs keeping people from parking too close to the alley were helpful. We could see when pulling out of the alley! 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 25 People would move the signs around to meet their needs, especially the parking ones. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 26 In some areas it appeared to work but often both ends of the blocks were not posted so cars were parked into the intersections. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 27 Signs helped in some places. There should be more signage/marking curbs, also between driveways. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 28 loved that curbs were marked by signage but people just pulled out the signs and moved them 9/11/2024 7:05 PM 29 Where it was left in place it seemed to work. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 30 People just picked up the signs and hid them. The whole curb should be painted yellow. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 31 Fabulous please repeat 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 32 All corners should be marked and tickets issued frequently 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 33 Parking near intersections and stop signs was much better than previous years 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 34 As long as visitors and home owners kept them in place they are very effective. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 35 As long as fairgoers didn't remove signage. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 36 again, really appreciate the signage 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 37 Initially I was concerned about no parking on Garden by our house. But, it was surprisingly quiet. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 38 It helped, however the signs were moved, stolen or ignored 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 39 I think the No Parking signs in front of the church were inadequate to inform Fairgoers, and could see improvement in that for next year. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 40 Signage on the No Parking side of the street could have been better. A couple of more signs midway in the block. 9/9/2024 5:53 PM 23 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 17 / 44 41 Can say anything about this, it does not apply to my neighborhood. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 42 Should be permanent markings 9/9/2024 4:46 PM 24 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 18 / 44 3.55% 5 79.43% 112 17.02% 24 Q10 In 2024, the City Council adopted an ordinance to license and permit pedicabs. Did you notice any changes in pedicabs in 2024 with the new regulations? Answered: 141 Skipped: 4 TOTAL 141 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON PEDICABS: DATE 1 Tell them to stop playing loud music. Also, let people park cars on their lawn. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 Seemed like there weren’t as many, and not driving as crazy as years past 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 3 Wish there were more available 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 4 Didn’t know there was an ordinance. Not sure why one was necessary 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 5 Cannot comment on this topic. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 6 I don’t mind them, but they should not be allowed to blast music from their cab. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 7 their music is too loud 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 8 Marijuana use and loud music, pedicab drivers loitering on property 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 9 They weren't better or worse, but there were a lot more of them for sure. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 10 I didn't see permits on all the pedicabs. Are they required to display them? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 11 They seemed more available but more dangerous in the neighborhoods after dark. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 12 Pedicabs aren’t much of a bother here but I was more comfortable knowing they were licensed. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 13 I had no idea they were licensed by the city. FYI, they park and sleep in their vehicles during the entire Fair near the Como golf course. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... Same/I did not notice a diﬀerence. I did notice a diﬀerence, and pedicab issu... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were worse in 2024 than previous years. Same/I did not notice a difference. I did notice a difference, and pedicab issues were better in 2024 than previous years. 25 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 19 / 44 14 I’m not sure what the problems was with them to begin with? 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 15 That was an improvement. 9/16/2024 5:55 PM 16 Pedicabs are awful; they block traffic, casue problems when dirvers swerve around them because they are slow, and often blare loud music all day and night. Just make them illegal! 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 17 Still playing loud music at night, which isn't great for kids trying to sleep. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 18 Less pedicabs this year, ones I saw were quiet. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 19 The loud music some of the pedicabs played was disturbing to the peace 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 20 I didn’t even know there were pedicabs. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 21 Did not see any 9/11/2024 5:22 PM 22 There were very few pedi cabs in our neighborhood. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 23 I still saw them driving around our area. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 24 But appreciated they could across over on Hoyt to falcon heights 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 25 The pedicabs are dangerous on Hoyt. During the fair the increase of traffic both ways is accelerated and drivers cannot get around pedicabs safely. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 26 The few I observed on my block were less problematic than the cars. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 27 I saw less pedicabs in Falcon Heights in 2024 than previous years 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 28 More pedicabs seemed to have loud music playing as they drove past. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 29 I thought it was a good option. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 30 loud music is a bit of an annoyance 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 31 I didn't see any pedicabs in the NE Quadrant during the Fair. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 32 How is the ordinance being enforced? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 33 There were a few less pedicabs in our neighborhood. Not sure why. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 34 Pedicabs add to the traffic congestion 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 35 For people/families that parked out by us on Roselawn/Holton, pedicabs seems like a positive transportation mode and would welcome more of them. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 36 There seems to be less pedicabs this year which I don't mind. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 37 Saw pedicabs multiple times during the course of the 12 days of the fair 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 38 I use them all the time. I find the drivers to be safe and courteous. I appreciated that most did not have music or turned down the volume once they left the fair grounds. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 26 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 20 / 44 8.97% 13 22.76% 33 22.76% 33 40.00% 58 5.52% 8 Q11 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, litter was an issue in your neighborhood from fairgoers this year. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that litter was l... Disagree that litter was less of an issue ... Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue ... Strongly Agree that litter was less of an... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Disagree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood. Unsure/Neutral Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. Strongly Agree that litter was less of an issue in my neighborhood from fairgoers. 27 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 21 / 44 0.69% 1 11.03% 16 18.62% 27 53.79% 78 15.86% 23 Q12 On a scale of Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree, 2024 people were respectful of personal property. Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Disagree that people were... Disagree that people were respectful o... Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful o... Strongly Agree that people were respect... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Strongly Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Disagree that people were respectful of personal property. Unsure/Neutral Agree that people were respectful of personal property. Strongly Agree that people were respectful of personal property. 28 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 22 / 44 4.83% 7 12.41% 18 60.69% 88 20.00% 29 2.07% 3 Q13 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the noise from the 2024 State Fair, whether fireworks, vehicles, music, people, etc.? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Noise from the State Fair was much worse t... Noise from the State Fair was worse than... Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than... Noise from the State Fair was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Noise from the State Fair was much worse than usual. Noise from the State Fair was worse than usual. Unsure/the same Noise from the State Fair was better than usual. Noise from the State Fair was much better than usual. 29 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 23 / 44 21.53% 31 29.86% 43 38.89% 56 9.72% 14 0.00% 0 Q14 On a scale of Much Worse to Much Better, how would you rate the State Fair traffic in 2024? Answered: 144 Skipped: 1 TOTAL 144 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% State Fair traﬃc was much worse t... State Fair traﬃc was worse than... Unsure/the same State Fair traﬃc was better than... State Fair traﬃc was much better... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES State Fair traffic was much worse than usual. State Fair traffic was worse than usual. Unsure/the same State Fair traffic was better than usual. State Fair traffic was much better than usual. 30 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 24 / 44 Q15 Please add any comments about noise / litter or other neighborhood issues related to the 2024 State Fair. Answered: 66 Skipped: 79 # RESPONSES DATE 1 I had a hard time getting out of my driveway because of traffic on Hoyt 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 I found the airplanes to be a big bummer. They fly too iften 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 I may sound repetitive here but let residents park cars on their lawns. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 The noise from the concerts seem to be getting louder & louder. I'm near Simpson and Crawford. Fireworks noise is still great...love it 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 We had a man walking down our alley. He appeared intoxicated at 7:00 am. He stopped and picked apart his breakfast sandwich and threw it in our alley. He was yelling and swearing. Another day a younger male was walking down our alley and stopped and peed by garbage can. Then started swearing and kicked carnage can. 10/8/2024 9:58 PM 6 During the busiest days of the Fair, Arona seemed to become a major thoroughfare. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Due to rain forecast on certain days, some other days were extremely busy. Could electronic sign be posted on Larp closer to Cleveland and one on Fairview at Rose lawn when lots fill? 10/7/2024 8:30 PM 8 There is always going to be noise from the fair. You accept that when you choose to live in Falcon Heights. The fair has been there longer than most houses in the city. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 Would be nice to have litter containers along Albert Steet; closer to the east side of the Northome neighborhood. The traffic was worse this year probably due to the record crowds on some days. 10/2/2024 12:37 PM 10 More trash and more drivers who could not find a place to park and raced through the neighborhood. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 The State Fair needs to put a cap on attendance. It can just be unlimited! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 Many years the noise from the concerts is very loud, particularly at night. This year I did not notice it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 13 If we want to prevent people from parking within five feet of a driveway, then some kind of signage will be required, otherwise there will be no change in behavior. For example: "$100 fine for parking within five feet of driveway." 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 14 The trash cans really helped with litter. Traffic was really bad this year. I saw and accident at Idaho and Hamline during the fair and the number of people speeding down streets was very high. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 Litter bins in Falcon Heights are a nice improvement. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 16 No matter what you do, people will still leave litter if that is what they are used to. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 17 Traffic on Larpenteur not considerate of folks living in south side apartments. Getting back into apartment difficult as cars blocked driveways and unwilling to allow into driveways. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 18 We could maybe use some trash cans in our neighborhood as well 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 19 The state fair should lessen activities within the grounds on already crowded weekends, especially high profile people.. No need for a parade on grounds on weekends either. Do these promotions during the week, when attendance is less. Just makes it much harder to get around on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 20 Less use of park and rides and more congestion. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 21 More litter in front of my house . Maybe a trash barrel can be put along Albert. Cars speeding 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 31 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 25 / 44 down streets and around corner (off of Hamline) People looking for parking do not see pedestrians. 22 The overhead plane is a constant annoyance, as are the sounds of motorcycles and deliberately noisy cars in the neighborhood. Despite a nearby trash can we found about the same amount of litter. The record-setting attendance days were, frankly, an overload on our capacity to live comfortably with all the intrusion. Power outages and fallen trees were also more stressful because of traffic. The few bad-weather low-attendance days relieved a little of the stress. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 23 Fair goers are generally respectful. The biggest issue I encounter living near Hamline is the amount of traffic associated noise. Seems worse every year. I wish they would not run buses down Hamline. I wish police would do traffic control and patrol Hamline more often. There was a car accident near my house this year. Seems to be getting more dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. It’s quite dangerous trying to cross the street or go for a walk with my dog during the Fair 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 24 Having construction in the area always makes traffic more challenging. Cty B construction, did not help. I see the efforts to reduce noise, litter and theft. I appreciate it. There can only be so much done if people don’t much care to consider others over themselves. Great effort to help visitors make helpful choice with signage, garbage bins and managing parking. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 25 Th majority of fairgoers are respectful, but with such huge numbers of people tromping through the area, the impact of the jackasses is strong. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 It would be nice to have garbage cans placed in our area. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 27 State fair noise is fine and I have no issues with that (concerts, fireworks, etc). The traffic noise late at night was much worse this year. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 28 Parking should be reevaluated to ensure all blocks of an alley are able to exit from at least one side without cars parked. Iowa/Hoyt between Pascal and Albert has parking against both sides the alley. Visibility when exited is awful. 9/12/2024 2:56 PM 29 Typical Fair - a bit of an inconvenience getting around due to traffic, but seemed better than 2023. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 30 Lots of trash everyday 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 31 I witnessed a man urinated on E Snelling Drive on the last night of the Fair. His car was parked on the west side of E Snelling Dr which is a no parking zone at any time. That person didn't respect people who live on that street nor care about public hygiene. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 Back ups on Arona, had to wait 10 minutes to turn into my driveway! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 33 It’s very hard to cross Laurpenteur St. at the north entrance. No one obeys the pedestrians signage. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 34 On busy days the traffic was horrible and drivers have no respect for walkers, residents or anyone/anything. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 35 I appreciate the work to get fireworks done earlier than in prior years 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 36 In case FH shares results, I hated folks parking on lawns on Snelling. It literally turned Northbound Snelling into a parking lot of cars waiting to pull into & out of spots. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 37 Warners is one of the main issues causing traffic increase and speeding down the frontage road. Trash gets spread everywhere. The parked cars at warners throw it over the fence into our yards. There is so much noise. We can’t get out of our driveway during high traffic fair days. They charge 60$ per spot meanwhile no one else is allowed to sell parking. 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 38 I like the music and fireworks, the traffic is horrible. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 I would appreciate having police or other volunteers located at the north entrance on Larpenteur assist in helping fairgoers cross Larpenteur to get to and from the fair. Cars passing on Larpenteur are going at least 35mph and are frequently uninterested in stopping for pedestrians. From 2009-2022 there were off duty police and other volunteers happy to help people cross the road. These helpers have not been posted at that location in 2023 or 2024. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 40 Don’t mind the fair but, in areas of Park and Ride’s the streets are overwhelmed with cars 9/11/2024 2:03 PM 32 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 26 / 44 racing to find street parking. I keep my kids inside due to safety. There should be no street parking allowed for fair goers 41 N/a 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Night (after the fair closed) noise from people returning to their cars was worse this year 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 43 Everything was fine, the trash barrels and new signs were great, but that plane flying around and around all day was super annoying. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 44 A few rude fairgoers ruin it for everyone. Setting your car alarm off at 10:45 pm because you don’t remember where you parked and letting it blast for 5 minutes until you finally find it is just rude. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 45 No issue noise expect common noise from fair no problem - saw no trash 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 46 Less close parking for fairgoers seems to have caused more speeding “to get a spot”. And ppl pulling out signs 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 47 Traffic and parking were a major issue in my neighborhood 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 48 Traffic was far worse. Feel like the state fair isn’t actually committed to successful transit and park and ride options 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 49 There were several instances of cars revving their engines like they were racing. Also, some cars were driving quite fast down the residential streets while looking for parking spots. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 50 The park and ride busses travel on Hoyt and Hamline combined with fair drivers, residents and pedicabs. It creates a dangerous situation throughout the fair. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 51 My concern with traffic is the lack of any traffic control at Snelling and Larpenteur. People who live in the neighborhood and just want to complete their regular activities find it difficult to impossible to drive safely. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 52 Litter was minimal on my block. Trash barrels were NOT lined and were NOT emptied daily. Mostly used for neighborhood pet poop bags. Traffic was HORRID this year. Blatantly disobeying stop signs and speed limits. LOUD exhaust especially on Larpenteur and Snelling. We NEED more/better policing on these 12 days. We need more and better policing period. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 53 Grandstand concert noise was extremely loud, traffic noise was very loud, litter remained on streets after the fair. Some Grandstand concerts could be heard inside my house through CLOSED windows over 1 mile from the fair grounds. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 54 The grandstand noise seemed less this year 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 55 I mostly noticed issues with noise and racing cars after dark, including after fair closing. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 56 Normally the parking stops before our block except on weekends, but it was very busy during the whole fair time, which was different than previous years. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 57 I live in apts. next to Underwood. Cars consistently blocked the driveways in/out of the complex. Very difficult to get around even when I purposely limited errands. 9/10/2024 5:35 AM 58 speeding still an issue 9/9/2024 11:06 PM 59 One of the first evenings, I thought the music at the Grandstand was really loud. Too loud. After that, it improved markedly. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 60 Can we have trash cans beyond northhome? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 61 Most of the fireworks were earlier in the evening than previously. Much appreciated 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 62 It could have been the wind direction, and it could have been that we had our windows open, but the last night, between 10 - midnight, was pretty noisy with revving automobiles. 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 63 Traffic was Better but that was mostly due to weather 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 64 I do not have any comments. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 65 I like the bit more consistent schedule for the fireworks and concerts. We had only a couple days where traffic was a problem as people looked for parking throughout the neighborhoods. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 33 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 27 / 44 66 Really did not appreciate the planes with the banners flying over all day. The whine of their engines was very annoying. 9/9/2024 4:50 PM 34 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 28 / 44 49.64% 68 50.36% 69 Q16 Do you think the City of Falcon Heights should require licenses for commercial State Fair parking lots to regulate businesses that sell parking spots? This would require businesses that sell parking to register with the City and allow the City to regulate the sale of parking for businesses. Answered: 137 Skipped: 8 TOTAL 137 # ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON COMMERCIAL PARKING DURING THE FAIR: DATE 1 Big government, man. Give it a break. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 2 With that said...we need as much parking available as possible. So dont make the commercial spots not WANT offer them 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 3 Of course it should be regulated. I’ve been saying that for sixteen years. That the city lets this happen is a joke. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 4 The City has enough to do 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 5 I think the city should be aware of businesses selling spots but not regulate the sale 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 6 They should have to report & pay taxes on parking income . 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 7 Regulate now before some other, bigger situations develop. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 8 There needs to be regulations on private parking lot owners causing public safety issues. The Amber Union parking lot caused dangerous situations for residents trying to enter and exit the lot. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 9 DO NOT ALLOW Falcon Heights residents to park cars in their yards; it's bad enough dealing with the people in St. Paul who do this. I noticed that a house on Snelling Dr. just north of Hoyt was parking cars on their yard; I don't know if they were charging people. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 10 No lawn parking please. 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 11 Parking is a safety hazard. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 35 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 29 / 44 12 I actually don’t have an opinion as this doesn’t impact me directly. I’d defer to neighbors who live nearer to business selling those spots. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 13 Will it increase revenue for the city? Then yes. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 14 Price gouging for parking. If citizens are not allowed to sell parking neither should businesses. It’s an unfair advantage and increases traffic and accidents and garbage 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 15 And tax them! People should be allowed to sell parking too, especially when Werner’s is charging people $60 a spot. No competition leads to price gouging. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 16 Hoping that this parking is taxed so that some fees can come back to our city. 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 17 Only if there would be some benefit passed to the residents. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 18 Can Falcon Heights UCC sell spots? It seems they should be allowed to. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 19 I think it's fine, and part of the fun of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 20 I assumed they already had to be licensed 9/11/2024 1:10 PM 21 If residents are limited, businesses should be too 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 Minneapolis requires parking lots downtown to have evening safety plans! Falcon Heights should do the same 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 23 The State Fair builds on any open space on the fair grounds rather than consider using it for more parking. The fair charges for parking and would not decrease revenue if they were to add more parking on the grounds. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 24 Again, for people just trying to complete regular activities the parking situation on Snelling where it is stop go as people pull in and out of those parking spaces is very frustrating. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 25 It might be safer. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 26 Parking is regulated for private residents, commercial businesses should not be an exception. Traffic on Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Hamline, and Fairview was an enormous problem during the fair, driven by fairgoers attempting to park close by. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 27 I'd need some more arguments for each side. I'm not sure. Wouldn't object. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 28 If residents in Falcon Heights aren’t allowed to sell parking, why are the businesses? 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 29 Private property parking lots don't need to be regulated. 9/9/2024 6:17 PM 30 I'm not sure/unaware that this is an issue in my neighborhood. I'm sure a business like Stout's can make up for patron loss by charging for parking... and why would I be opposed to that? 9/9/2024 6:08 PM 31 In my area there are a number of parking spots that sell spots. They seemed to operate the same as years in the past. I do not see a need to have them register, unless the city is expecting to policy them or inspect them for something. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 32 It depends on where the money goes from all of that for the business. Are they pocketing it or using it for important purposes like their employees, benefits, etc? 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 36 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 30 / 44 0.00% 0 7.04% 10 12.68% 18 1.41% 2 78.87% 112 18.31% 26 Q17 Did you contact the City of Falcon Heights, the State Fair, or Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for any issues during the fair? If so, who did you contact? Please select all that apply. Answered: 142 Skipped: 3 Total Respondents: 142 # ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK: WAS IT CLEAR WHICH AGENCY TO CALL FOR YOUR ISSUE? DID YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE OR LEAVE A MESSAGE? HOW MANY TOTAL CALLS DID YOU MAKE DURING THE STATE FAIR? WAS/WERE YOUR ISSUE(S) RESOLVED? DATE 1 Emailed. Then called to get parking permit 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Why bother calling about speeding and noise? We need a police department again and stop relying on the sheriff’s department. It has progressively gotten worse year after year since we ousted our police! 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 3 I would not know who to call 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriﬀ's Oﬃce MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear whi... ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES None of the above Falcon Heights City Hall Ramsey County Sheriff's Office MN State Fair I did not need to call Additional feedback: Was it clear which agency to call for your issue? Did you speak to someone or leave a message? How many total calls did you make during the State Fair? Was/were your issue(s) resolved? 37 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 31 / 44 4 Nonemergency line for parking violations 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 5 Sought clarification on signage. Assistance from City Hall is always excellent! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 6 I should have called law enforcement for vehicles parked within five feet of my driveway, but I did not because I feel the fine of $100 is too high for an ordinance that none of the violators were probably aware of. 9/23/2024 9:41 PM 7 Called city to try to get special parking permit as tree was down in alley and our garage inaccessible. We were refused. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 8 I just called the non-emergency number on the brochure we received in the mail. The instructions were quite clear. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 9 did not call - did not know who to call. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 10 Two different neighbors were unclear about whom to call with traffic questions. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 11 It was unclear and unhelpful. I called Ramsey County non-emergency and they said they couldn’t do anything. I called City Hall and they said they couldn’t do anything. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 12 Made one call about cars speeding on our street 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 13 Yes, it was clear whom to call. I spoke to someone in person. Only 1 call was made and it was resolved. 9/16/2024 5:10 PM 14 1 call to report illegal parking for compensation on residential properties. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 15 I made one call about parking enforcement and nothing was done so I stopped trying 9/12/2024 12:00 PM 16 It was clear to me who to call. I called twice, both due to issues of illegal parking on the street I live on. The issue was resolved but not because I called. Both times the operator was very helpful and attentive. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 17 Yes it was clear who to call and I made 1 call to the state fair and my issue was resolved. I made two calls to RCSO for parking issues and no one ever came. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 18 I spoke directly with someone. City Hall was very responsive. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 19 I spoke to the sheriff’s office a couple of times about cars that had parked into my driveway right of way. They said someone would be out but no one ever showed. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 20 Called twice about parking violations. Person answered both times. Police responded in timely manner for one of the calls. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 21 Yes! The mailing was great 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 22 The only issues were near closing time so didn’t feel need to call 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 23 Yes, I thought the flyer (after I managed to obtain a copy!) was clear and concise and extremely helpful. I spoke to someone on 8/22 regarding the parking violator and reported same to FHCH. I made 1 call and sent 1 email. The parking violation I reported was NOT handled satisfactorily. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 24 MN 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 25 It was clear who to call. Left a message; problem was taken care of. 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 26 3 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 38 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 32 / 44 35.29% 48 64.71% 88 Q18 Some Falcon Heights streets are permit parking only during the State Fair. Homeowners are given permits. Should all streets be permit parking only during the fair? Answered: 136 Skipped: 9 TOTAL 136 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 39 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 33 / 44 77.24% 112 22.76% 33 Q19 Did you attend the 2024 MN State Fair? Answered: 145 Skipped: 0 TOTAL 145 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Yes No ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes No 40 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 34 / 44 Q20 Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Answered: 57 Skipped: 88 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Every Falcon Heights household should get passes for the fair for the inconvenience. 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Permits would be so awesome. That would relieve so much stress I think. The traffic at intersections is dangerous because people are either driving too fast and or looking for a parking spot and not looking for pedestrians 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 3 Permit parking would be nuts. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 4 If there are other ways our city can make revenue from the fair I think it’s valid (such as pedicab licensing or business parking requirements). 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 5 I love living in FH during the fair...Its part of my family's identity. 43 years now..😁 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 6 Except for the very busiest days of the Fair, I thought that everything went along much better than in the past. The additional signage really helped. 10/8/2024 8:25 AM 7 Again, the fair was here before any of us moved to Falcon Heights and will be here long after we’ve all left. You moved to FH knowing the Fair was here. You knew there’d be increased traffic and increased noise for ten days at the end of summer and all those other events. Frankly the noise and traffic are worse for back to the fifties. You accepted that by moving to FH. 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 8 One of the things that was worse this year over any other year was honking. Vehicles cutting in and vehicles blocking intersection with traffic lights caused many frustrated drivers. U-turns where it’s clearly posted no u-turns was equally frustrated. You just cannot get past the traffic around the fairgrounds. People blocking intersections and stopping traffic to make u-turns was constant. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 9 The State Fair does whatever it likes. No cap on attendance, no cap on noise limits, and no contributions to the City of Falcon Heights. They are NOT a good neighbor! 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 10 I live near the Larpenteur entrance to the Fair. Pedestrian crossing from the north side of Larpenteur to the entrance (and vice versa) is extremely dangerous. The security people only direct the cars. In the past, security people helped pedestrians cross in the crosswalk from either direction. I strongly believe this should be re-instated. I also think that there should be lighted, flashing crosswalk signs that pedestrians can implement (as in Roseville's Central Park crossing at Victoria Street. A less desirable option would be to supply flags and holders on either side for pedestrians to carry as they cross. However, there's a very good chance they would be stolen very quickly. 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 11 I usually attend the Fair. Many wheelchairs were abandoned in the neighborhood. One neighbor had to finally call the police about removing it. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 12 Speeding on residential streets was excessive, and no police monitoring or ticketing was present to combat it. Please consider permit only parking in north home to discourage disorderly and dangerous behavior like speeding, littering, loitering 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 13 Thank you for your attention to improving the community’s experience! 9/24/2024 1:28 AM 14 I have two things. The local traffic was really bad this year with people circling for parking. If we all have permits for parking that would be greatly reduced. Also I really think the fair should give falcon heights residents and people who live within 2 miles of the fair either free tickets or discounted tickets to the fair. Because the fair pays no taxes and causes so much disruption in our neighborhood every year, tickets is the least it can do. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 15 I think you should make it easier for Hollywood Court Residents to get Parking Permits for Guests. I don't know how many Guests I may have, friends and relatives often call while I'm away during the day to say they are coming. I like to share my neighborhood with them, and maybe see them later. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 41 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 35 / 44 16 There needs to be crossing assistance all day and temporary lighting at night at the Fry street crossing at the north parking entrance. I saw a number of people almost get hit by cars (at least 4 instances, one including a stroller). Even when one car stopped it was not clear to other drivers that there were pedestrians trying to cross because cars on the outside lane blocked visibility of the corners. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 17 An option to be able to have a permit to park on streets as a resident. A tree fell on one of our cars and across our driveway during the big storm. It would have been nice to be able to park in front of our house when we did not have access. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 18 Please see above comments on permanent signage. Permanent sign installed 9/16 after state fair on my front boulevard. No need for year round sign. Have to view all the time. Temp signs worked. Could it ever be removed and be repurposed for where needed. Thanks 9/18/2024 11:57 AM 19 My complaint is about drivers coming from a distance and trapping apartment dwellers in their apartments. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 20 Why were some of the police officers at the gates harassing people about wearing masks?? 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 21 State fair needs to find a way to limit attendance on weekends 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 22 Can you include Roseville in this conversation? We are also deeply impacted. I live near Hamline/Roselawn. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 23 I think a police squad presence to enforce speed limits along Hamline and on city streets would be helpful. 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 24 It is extremely difficult for residents in the Snelling-Larpenteur southwest block to enter and exit Snelling or Larpenteur. We cannot see oncoming traffic when turning onto Larpenteur. The contractors running the Amber Union parking lot frequently block the entrance with cones making it extremely dangerous for residents to enter because they get stuck there in front of oncoming traffic on Larpenteur. It is also impossible to enter from Hoyt because the State Fair traffic is so backed up that it would take half an hour just to get into my home. There needs to be a resident-only entrance and exit somewhere that doesn’t force us to wait in the state fair traffic line. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 25 DO NOT ALLOW any extension of Fair dates. It's already bad enough, if they try to make it longer it will be unbearable. I have live in my house since 1980, so I am very aware of issues caused by the fair. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 26 The northern entrance to the fair off of Hoyt had significantly longer lines than before. People going to the fair were told to walk down to the Main entrance. Many did not cross back over Snelling to get onto sidewalks and instead started walking on Snelling in the street. It was not safe especially since there were small kids and strollers. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 27 Add a bus lane on Snelling. Traffic congestion on Snelling is a problem for rescue vehicles. Need more protection/traffic lights for pedestrians. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 28 No lawn parking or commercial sales please. Keep the fair INSIDE the fairgrounds 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 29 The traffic makes it hard for us residents to do daily things outside our home. My biggest complaint is all the trash we are forced to clean up during and after the fair. 9/12/2024 4:26 PM 30 I enjoy the fair and appreciate the work of the task force. The extra signage (neighborhood signs and parking signs) are a good addition. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 31 There was a pop-up shop that sells THC products at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt in the last two years. The smell of weed was very prominent at times. I understand it is legal in MN, but it should not be sold openly where children and people under 18 of age can access the sales so easily. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 32 I love having the fair close, and we are always happy to have ppl visit our city - that being said, this is the second year in a row there have been “large” incidents with guns. I realize we can’t control what happens outside the grounds, but can screenings happen in parking lots instead of just entrances? 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 33 I do not think the city should go to permit parking only. FH is not a gated community. We are welcoming to our neighbors. We cannot say we care about diversity, and then close our doors during the two weeks our city has the most diversity. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 42 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 36 / 44 34 It would be very nice if Falcon Heights residents received free or discounted state fair tickets. There’s no way of making us residents happy with all the bad that comes out of the fair, but free tickets would certainly help. If we got to live with it, might as well enjoy it at some length. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 35 Question 18 - people are going to be parking anyway because they know parking is never enforced. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 36 The parking/streets in our neighborhood during the fair is so busy. People ignore stop signs and speed. Some park where they shouldn’t, despite signage. The city needs to be much more responsive- i.e., towing vehicles that are not parked in accordance with regulations. It would be best if there was no street parking at all allowed in Falcon Heights during the fair. It is stressful and causes anxiety for the majority of residents (at least in my neighborhood). 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 37 The fair should compensate the city or residents in some way for being the fairs biggest parking lot. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 38 We the citizens of Falcon Heights get screwed over by the mn state fair economically in many different ways, we are injured every year and receive not one cent in compensation 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 39 Our house only has 1 parking spot, we have a 1 car garage. So we are forced to find parking every night during the fair, since we have 2 cars. Sometimes this spot is a long distance from our home. If we leave our house the spot is usually taken right away. I am not sure what the answer is beyond permit parking for all residents of Falcon Heights though. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 40 Why hasn’t the issue of revisiting parking sales on private residential property been subject to public survey like the issue of regulation of business parking sales? Even if the majority of the state fair committee may not be in favor of changing the ordinances to permit parking sales on residential properties, that is not necessarily indicative of the overall sentiment of city residents. 9/11/2024 3:08 PM 41 No 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 42 Great fair this year! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 43 Our neighbor in Falcon Heights was charging people to park in their driveway. They do it every year, it is very obvious as they sit in a lawn chair looking for customers. They have been reported multiple times. Why are they allowed to continue breaking the law? 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 44 Many of our homes and garages are single stall. For families with teenagers, that can mean 2 to 4 cars/vehicles being parked at that house. If the driveways aren’t long enough, we need the streets. And it’s hard sometimes to get out there in the morning or if we have to run errands… we lose our parking spot . I think resident should be able to Request permits and no parking signs if they need or want them and put them up in front of their home. Or better yet, if the residents of Falcon Heights don’t receive any benefit from the state fair and the city doesn’t receive taxes, why let them park on our street at all? Why do they benefit from us and we don’t benefit from them m? we pay taxes to have our street repaired and maybe if we had less fair traffic we could get another year or two out of them 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 45 We need permit parking for all FH streets during the Fair! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 46 The Fair has become unmanageable in many ways regarding safety in the neighborhood. When you take into account on one day alone, adding 260,000 more people into a 5000 neighborhood, there's a trickle down impact. The Fair also allows people to move onto the grounds beginning August 1st which is an increase in traffic for over a month in Falcon Heights where if the police presence were to increase as of August 1st particularly on Larpenteur/Snelling that would help to address traffic safety wide spread. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 47 I did not attend the fair this year because I was so frustrated by the lack of consideration for the difficulties faced by people who live in the neighborhood in terms of getting around. One day Cleveland was jammed with fair traffic from Larpenteur to University. If there was traffic control for a lane for non-fair traffic that might help. Also more effort made to encourage (require?) the offsite parking and busses. 9/10/2024 11:41 AM 48 IF/WHEN Permit Parking ONLY in ALL of Falcon Heights is established, that word needs to get out to the public (& to the management of the State Fair) beginning in January of 2025 and make it BIGGER and BOLDER with each passing day. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 49 - This is related to question #6 but I could not choose a response and add a comment: one day of the fair the old "Get Pressed" lot was filled with parked cars. This should be restricted or 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 43 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 37 / 44 controlled in some manner. In 2023 a random person tried to control and charge parking here. Grandstand concert noise was very bad - Traffic was extremely bad on major streets leading to the fairgrounds (Larpenteur, Roselawn, Snelling, Fairview) 50 We noticed a much bigger presence of police on weekend nights. Police cars slowly driving through the crowds-it was unexpected-and I think it really helped with the crimes/fights typically occurring on weekend fair evenings. We would stay later if there were more often and more visible police presence like this year. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 51 I would like to have seen more police patrolling on our block with the increased foot and car traffic. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 52 I was impressed how the Fair and City grounds' crews were able to clean up the damage from the storm so fast. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 53 We really enjoy fair time so it's hard to be critical. We expect more traffic, more noise, etc. but provided it is not obnoxious, we do not have a problem. There was only one day (second Sunday) where traffic on our street (Iowa) was moving very fast. Normally, this is not the case. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 54 New parking signage and striping made a significant difference in the Northome neighborhood - thanks for that! 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 55 Considering the behavior of the attendants at the Larpenteur entrance for the last 2 years and the total lack of concern for the pedestrian, and the preference concern for the automobile. This needs to change. Law enforcement needs to be in the street directing traffic like it does at Midway Parkway and Snelling. They did in the past when St. Paul officers were involved. Also, I think Ramsey Co. should invest in a light notification for the pedestrian crossing at Fry, especially there is a lot of traffic at that location, not just the fair time (when it is almost nonstop) but also throughout the year. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 56 We noticed one day/night there were a lot of police or special teams that wore tactical gear and carried large guns. This wasn't every time and to our knowledge not the day Tim Walz was there. Was this new protocol? It was a bit scary. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 57 The increased noise was in part due to MANY sirens. In monitoring the PulsePoint app, it looked like there were dozens of “fire” reports inside the fairgrounds, as well as dozens of medical calls. I would suggest you look into all of these in more detail to determine if anything could have been prevented. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 44 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 38 / 44 Q21 If you could suggest something to the organizers of the State Fair to help improve the experience for Falcon Heights residents, what would you like to see implemented? Answered: 76 Skipped: 69 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Same comment as above 10/10/2024 9:30 PM 2 Why don’t the fair grounds get used more throughout the year? Octoberfest is a nice addition in recent years. There used to be concerts in the grandstand when I first moved here. Seems like a wasteful lack of use for a very urban, accessible area. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 3 Parking permits ! 10/10/2024 3:55 PM 4 Allow people to park cars on their lawns. Also, discounted rates for State Fair entry since you never charge your neighbors when they ask to borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 5 An annual pass available to Falcon heights residents- we would attend more often and would appreciate the recognition of the inconveniences that come with living near the fair 10/9/2024 6:09 PM 6 4 tickets per household to attend for free 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 7 Snelling and Larpenteur is getting more and more seedy feeling.. Maybe more police presence around at night in the neighborhoods close to there. I would not walk in the dark the block from my place to the wonderful food at..New Fresh Wok 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 8 Let FH residents in for free. (That’s not happening) 10/7/2024 4:55 PM 9 More park and rides! Clearly display far in advance when lots are full. Get more electronic boards out on the roads. 10/4/2024 9:39 PM 10 Better relationship with the State Fair leadership. 10/2/2024 10:16 AM 11 Cap on attendance and limited hours/days. Eliminate fireworks. Designate a portion of your ticket sales to the City of Falcon Heights. 10/1/2024 9:21 AM 12 I would like the state fair to allot money to falcon heights for the increase wear and tear on our roads not just during the state fair but also for the many additional events that occur throughout the year. 9/30/2024 5:10 PM 13 See answer to question 20 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 14 I would like there to be traffic controllers around Cleveland and Larpenteur. I live off of Larpenteur near the Bell Museum and find it very difficult to get in and out of where I live. 9/24/2024 1:01 PM 15 Speed monitoring and ticketing for speeding and reckless driving in residential areas, especially on weekends during the fair 9/24/2024 6:57 AM 16 See comment above regarding tickets to residents. Or the fair could start paying some taxes to Falcon Heights. The wear and tear on our roads and infrastructure, not to mention inconvenience, should really be compensated in some way by the fair. To be clear, I enjoy the fair but every year it gets bigger making it harder to live nearby and not get very frustrated with all the accommodations we have to make to function (ie leaving the house at certain times when traffic will be less bad, dealing with shuffling cars into parking spots, having contractors struggle to even get to our house). 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 17 Permits easier to get, which is really an issue for City Hall, not the State Fair. You seem to want to control it to such a degree that it's a headache. When I could just pick up multiple Permits and have them available, and not have to run after and try to get them back things were simpler. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 18 Street crossing assistance 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 45 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 39 / 44 19 Either all of Falcon Hts. should be permit parking or some allowance made for special circumstances and/or emergencies. During power outage, we couldn’t access one of our garage spaces and the second car was trapped in our garage, blocked by a downed tree. We had to park some distance away when using the one available car to get dry ice and other provisions. City refused special parking permit during the emergency. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 20 It would be super if Falcon Heights residents were allowed to purchase a 12 day pass for their own use only. Sort of a pain and suffering reward so we wouldn't feel quite so grumpy about things like cleaning up a wasp infested half eaten turkey leg left on my elderly neighbor's lawn. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 21 Maybe free season passes to the Fair would be appreciated for the inconvenience. 9/19/2024 3:59 PM 22 Reduce parking on the north side of the fair &/or have traffic signs noting that the lots are full. More park and ride sites would help would help reduce congestion caused by rude car riders. More signs indicating that driveways should remain open 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 23 More park and rides would be great 9/17/2024 12:11 PM 24 See above answer. Give falcon Hts some compensation. Possible some revenue or complimentary tickets to fair. Keep Hoyt gate open for walkers & bikers to enter yesr round. Just a small opening would help 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 25 Better parking info on websites. Better deals for park and rides. Bigger bike lots. More buses. More accessible buses. If there are rental bikes, be clear on where they can be left. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 26 As above 9/17/2024 4:23 AM 27 The Fair should stop its drive for ever-larger crowds. They need a new emphasis on providing a positive experience. They should send visitors out feeling happy and content and therefore capable of goodwill toward the people whose neighborhoods are accommodating them. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 28 Traffic control at Hoyt and Hamline. No buses down Hamline. 9/16/2024 10:06 PM 29 I think every home within a reasonable distance that has to deal with fair traffic should be give reduced fair tickets or a pair of free tickets. For how much the cost has increased to participate in the fair it would be a considerate gesture by the fair to those it directly impacts each year. I have loved living in Falcon Heights and we regularly go to the fair at least 3 times a year. It is a great place to live. I don’t think we would if we could just walk across the street. We spend a great chunk of change too. 9/16/2024 6:30 PM 30 A little more thought and care for residents in the southwest block of Snelling/Larpenteur. I’m moving out of Falcon Heights so it won’t affect me anymore, but the other residents there have all the same complaints. 9/16/2024 5:59 PM 31 Enforce noise restrictions on vendors, put out more trash barrels, get rid of the pedicabs, more police presence on nights and weekends, start ticketing scofflaws for speeding, noise, reckless driving, etc. 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 32 Crossing guards at non-traffic light intersections. 9/16/2024 5:21 PM 33 If we don't go to all permit parking, I would at least like to see no parking on the North-South streets in Falcon. There are no sidewalks on these streets, making them really dangerous for pedestrians during the Fair. 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 34 Our experience, other than people walking on Snelling, was good. 9/16/2024 4:50 PM 35 Provide incentives for using transit. Compensate our city and residents for providing free parking for fair attendees. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 36 Allow for fair passes to be purchased for residents of falcon heights 9/12/2024 11:05 PM 37 Better advertised park and ride locations 9/12/2024 5:59 PM 38 Compensation to the neighboring cities to cover the impact costs created by this statewide event/attraction. 9/12/2024 1:25 PM 39 On E Snelllng Drive (Frontage Road) where I live, there were lots of traffic where drivers picking up or droping off Fairgoers, despite there was a barricade that indicates "local traffic only". They all stopped and waited on the west side of the street which is a no parking anytime zone. We need police to patrol this street so only vehicles with permit can enter, and put up larger barricades to deter vehicles to ease the congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. It 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 46 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 40 / 44 would take 2 or 3 traffic stop lights just to get out of this street during the Fair as there were so many vehicles. 40 Add more park and ride - many ppl I spoke with said they filled up faster than previous years. 9/12/2024 8:39 AM 41 Discounted admission 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 42 Free tickets for residents of affected neighborhoods. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 43 Give families free passes. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 44 Free admission to the fair for residents, discounts on food, rides, concerts, etc. 9/11/2024 7:50 PM 45 better indicators for people trying to park at the fair that the lots are full....this year Larpentaur had some horrible traffic, which created some traffic issues on Fairview and Cleveland on the extremely busy days 9/11/2024 7:20 PM 46 At minimum a free fair pass per resident. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 47 More fair parking lots and more park and rides. Reduce traffic 9/11/2024 4:42 PM 48 The gate actually being open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 49 Would love to have free tickets for those living in a certain radius of the fair (2 per mailing address perhaps). 9/11/2024 4:19 PM 50 Residents of St. Paul have the same disruption we do and receive some sort of compensation for dealing with it, aka selling parking. Residents of Falcon Heights have similar disruptions and receive no benefits. I think the state fair could offer residents of Falcon Heights a season ticket for the fair, so they can go for free during the fair. This would atleast offer Falcon Height Residents something for the trouble of dealing with the fair. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 51 Resident discount passes for all days 9/11/2024 3:23 PM 52 Give residents a free ticket 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 53 Falcon Heights should receive a host fee or other benefits due to the impact of the fair. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 54 More signage that residents could post showing no parking zones so driveways could be kept clear. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 55 Please get rid of that plane that flew around and around all day. 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 56 Pay taxes!!! Free tix for each household would be appropriate. 9/11/2024 12:48 PM 57 Major improvement in park and ride bus transportation to minimize parking in my neighborhood. 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 58 Sales tax that goes to Falcon Heights and Saint Paul to cover the costs to our cities for hosting the fair. Why should my property taxes subsidize an event with two million annual attendees? 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 59 Signs should be put up near Snelling main gate and Snelling/Hoyt intersection when gates close. We saw people giving police a hard time (trying to get in after 7) at the north gate on the last day when we were leaving. 9/10/2024 12:50 PM 60 More police presence/public safety patrolling busy traffic corridors as of August 1 when vendors are moving onto the fairgrounds. Keep fireworks to a minimum each night. Continue partnering w/community organizers/safety groups/FH task force to brainstorm on parking options, safety at entrance/exit. Considerations: No alcohol after 9pm, adding a daily maximum attendance # instead of striving for more than 260,00 per day, metal detectors at entrances. 9/10/2024 12:24 PM 61 The Fair MUST work harder to establish MANY MORE Park & Ride locations. They NEED to publicize and prioritize that option. Falcon Heights should not be the FREE parking lot for the State Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 62 - Work with google maps and GPS apps to set different arrival points. For example when mapping a route to the airport Google Maps directs you to arrivals, departures, parking, Terminal 1, or Terminal 2, etc. Work with apps so that when fairgoers map themselves to the fair they are directed to the dozens of park and rides instead of near the fairgrounds - Limit on site parking to speed up and enable better busing. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 47 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 41 / 44 63 Our street is unaffected by parking as we are far enough away. I’m not sure how you would solve the Como problem-so congested shops are often avoided by us during the fair. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 64 I still feel that we should get a reduced rate to attend the fair or a punch card to attend multiple times at reduced rates. I am sure I would go more and spend more money. 9/10/2024 8:41 AM 65 Of course, we'd love some sort of reduced ticket price tickets for evening visits, just to head over for supper many nights. That entry fee is high, and I think FH residents would walk over and enjoy many dinners. Enforcement could be rough, but maybe not? 9/9/2024 9:14 PM 66 It would have been a problem for us, if the church had not given us permission to park in their lot. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 67 A discounted ticket for residents 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 68 All FH residents living within 2 blocks should be given free admittance to the fair for 1 day. 9/9/2024 7:53 PM 69 Nothing comes to mind. 9/9/2024 7:43 PM 70 increase walk times at major intersections during fair 9/9/2024 6:50 PM 71 If you live within a one mile radius it would be great if we got two free tickets for the inconvenience of dealing with the fair. But we love the fair and will go anyway! 9/9/2024 5:47 PM 72 Option to buy a season pass for the fair would be nice, as I go multiple times each year. 9/9/2024 5:35 PM 73 Instruct the staff at the Larpenteur entrance to policy the traffic for the pedestrian traffic. I don't like the way people drive on Larpenteur at the crossing. 9/9/2024 5:34 PM 74 Bike pathways or spaces to get to the closest bike parking. For those of us on the northwest side we have to go all the way through traffic and parking to park our bikes. Safety wise it would be nice. Or is there a way to shift traffic so I one way is an entry and the other is an exit on the North and East sides? Not sure that's feasible though. 9/9/2024 5:24 PM 75 Move the fair outside of the Twin Cities. See above comment also. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 76 See more police visibility on side streets of Falcon Heights and just not on Snelling and Larpenteur. Multiple days people were parking on EVERY street in Northeast Quandrant even past Hamline this year. 9/9/2024 4:54 PM 48 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 42 / 44 Q22 Provide optional feedback regarding the State Fair, fairgrounds or other issues you'd like the Task Force to address for 2025 and beyond. Answered: 42 Skipped: 103 # RESPONSES DATE 1 Please please please, can the north entrance gate on snelling be open regularly for pedestrian traffic when the fair grounds aren’t in use? It’s so unpredictable now as to when the gates will be open. That was never a problem when I first moved here. We like to walk in the fair grounds. It’s a public park, right? But its gates aren’t regularly open. At least post to the website when the gates (and which gates) will be open so it’s transparent to the public. I go over there regularly during hours when the grounds are supposedly open only to find the gate locked. 10/10/2024 7:06 PM 2 Cars on lawns. Discounted entry for residents Let permit drivers practice driving in the State Fair when it’s not going on. 10/10/2024 6:39 AM 3 I can’t stress enough how much I felt the additional parking signage and painted curbs helped ease poor parking. Wish there was a faster response from PD for those that were moving signs or illegally parked vehicles. 10/9/2024 5:12 PM 4 Would like a spot some where that people who can't go to the fair, especially people with kids or older people, to grab a pronto pup or a bag of mini donuts...like the food truck that used to be on the corner of Snelling and Hoyt or the one that comes in front of the Roseville VFW in the summer....yay! 10/9/2024 3:19 PM 5 limit ticket sales each day. Require the fair the build more on campus parking ramps. A portyof ticket sales should be given back to Falcon Heights to cover more police presence. I would be in favor of no state fair parking within a half mile from the fair. In general, it’s just too big. 10/1/2024 6:47 PM 6 See answer to question 20 Thanks! 9/25/2024 7:26 PM 7 It would be nice if a July 4th fireworks would be hosted on the fairgrounds. 9/23/2024 8:20 PM 8 Parking permits and compensation by the fair are the biggest issues for me. 9/23/2024 8:19 PM 9 Let the Residents of Hollywood Court make their own decisions about Parking on the Street during the Fair. We don't have the same accessibility that Residents on the East side of Snelling have, we're harder to find and we get very little traffic. 9/23/2024 8:05 PM 10 On Tuesday when the fair opened late to handle storm recovery people were literally parked on Snelling. I don't know that there would have been anywhere for them to go but it seemed odd and made it slightly more difficult to get around. 9/23/2024 6:20 PM 11 During the fair, it’s incredibly challenging to have workers here for any reason, whether to deliver furniture or appliances or during projects such as remodeling. There needs to be more flexibility in making special parking permits available, whether for emergencies like the power outage and downed alley tree this year or for scheduled deliveries, special home projects, etc. 9/23/2024 5:26 PM 12 Thank you for creating this survey and considering the feedback. 9/22/2024 4:27 PM 13 Thank you for your work on these issues. 9/17/2024 1:21 PM 14 Updates , especially nearer next yrs fair. 9/17/2024 11:48 AM 15 More park and ride lots? Slow Snelling speed limit. 9/17/2024 9:12 AM 16 I noticed that the Fair’s contracted police chief once again declined to provide information on shootings involving young people just outside the gates on one of the last nights. They made it sound like they just hurry the potential trouble off the grounds and that ends their responsibility. Maybe they have it worked out with SPPD, but we should be concerned about how that will affect and interact with our police force. 9/17/2024 4:12 AM 17 I cannot stress enough, NO ADDED DATES FOR THE FAIR. We have enough to contend with 9/16/2024 5:22 PM 49 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 43 / 44 during the current 12-day run. 18 Really appreciate all the work you have done to improve our impact from the Fair - it has made a difference! 9/16/2024 5:11 PM 19 The Streetcar International should not be held in a residential setting due to the driving behaviors of the attendees or streetcar wannabees it attracts and drive in our neighborhood. 9/13/2024 4:46 PM 20 Rules clarified for how close cars can park to driveways. Also enforcing no lawn parking in falcon heights. 9/12/2024 3:10 PM 21 There were many cars parked on E Snelling Drive without a permit because it is super close to the North entrance gate and it's CONVENIENT. They did get a ticket most of the time, but they would park there for a whole day and cause even more congestion at the corner of Snelling and Hoyt. I strongly suggest that cars without a permit should be towed instead of getting a ticket, or increase the ticket's fine to $500 so it's significantly more expensive than paying $50 to park on someone's lawn. Some people don't mind paying the fine because parking is almost as expensive as the ticket. This needs to change in order to deter vehicles from parking illegally. We also need to put up additional signs, indicating cars will be towed or fine $500 if they park there without a permit. 9/12/2024 11:23 AM 22 I would love to see the entrance by Hoyt open more to bikes and pedestrians. It used to be open most of the time when there were not large events in the fairgrounds. Now it is locked most of the time. 9/12/2024 5:19 AM 23 Thanks for your work to try to make things better. Parking hang tags were nice, love the garbage cans and 30 ft markings! 9/11/2024 9:39 PM 24 More parking permits for apartment dwellers. My manager at Falcon Arms (1717 Fry St.) only allowed one pass per unit which obviously doesn’t work for all of us. 9/11/2024 8:31 PM 25 Limit attendance because it was so crowded it wasn't even fun to be in attendance. 9/11/2024 8:16 PM 26 Provide stroller parking areas ala Disney World. It makes a HUGE difference. All street parking was entirely full between the fair ground and the park n ride at St. Rose of Lima multiple times. It’s a stressful way to end the summer when we’d like to enjoy our last few summer evening bike rides with toddlers & young children. Can Falcon Heights issue free parking permits to residents, but then sell daily street parking permits to visitors? Also, the additional park n ride behind Target paired with construction on County Road B made this a particularly difficult Fair experience. I understand why folks would leave town. 9/11/2024 5:18 PM 27 Keep the gate open during the year. 9/11/2024 4:39 PM 28 Find a way to benefits residents of Falcon Heights like St. Paul does. Season tickets, discounts, something. 9/11/2024 3:45 PM 29 Acts of violence spilling out of the fairgrounds seem more frequent and alarming. Mostly impacting Como, but it’s a concern. 9/11/2024 3:01 PM 30 The year-round barbed wire fencing around the fair is in poor shape and gives this very large property a run down prison aesthetic. The community would benefit from improvements to the boundaries of the fairgrounds. 9/11/2024 1:51 PM 31 Distribute garbage cans along prominent parking routes. 9/11/2024 1:47 PM 32 Great fair, as always - thank you for all your hard work! 9/11/2024 1:26 PM 33 The transition to permit parking only would be brutal. We are one of the last remaining free parking areas for fairgoers. Maybe the solution is to figure out how to charge people to park on our streets during the fair to cover the additional costs of trash, policing, road wear & tear, etc. Maybe some of the parking apps have figured out how to have temporary paid parking areas. 9/11/2024 1:15 PM 34 Better regulate noise levels and traffic for car shows as well! 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 35 Police accountability at the fair. Who is handling training, Oversight, body cam footage, etc. the state fair turns a blind eye to Racist cops who make the state fair unsafe for our neighbors of color 9/10/2024 1:26 PM 36 FH might want to consider a surtax on ticket sales to help the City recoup additional expenses incurred during the Fair. Work with our legislators to put pressure on the Fair. 9/10/2024 10:53 AM 50 2024 Falcon Heights MN State Fair Survey 44 / 44 37 - Grandstand noise needs to be reduced to a certain level - Add fair-funded trash/recycling cans in Northeast - Make all street parking permitted for residents. We should do everything possible to discourage fairgoers from actually driving to the fair. 9/10/2024 10:01 AM 38 We would love it if the incentive to bike to the fair were reinstated. Years ago I think we got a 2$ discount by using the bike lot. That would be awesome if it were implemented again. Especially as admission prices steadily increase. 9/10/2024 9:28 AM 39 I appreciated no late fireworks and shows ending about 10 pm. 9/10/2024 8:50 AM 40 provide more park and ride opportunities, and perhaps issue parking permits. 9/9/2024 8:48 PM 41 We would like to be able to sell parking or other items during the fair to take advantage of the opportunity to make extra income 9/9/2024 7:56 PM 42 I would love to understand how (if) the fair actually benefits the city. I dread it every year and think those 12+ days and the weekends with loud cars around the fairgrounds are the worst times of the year. 9/9/2024 4:58 PM 51 BLANK PAGE 52 Item Special Event Commercial Parking Lot Licensing Description In the 2023 State Fair Task Force Report, it was noted that the regulation of commercial parking lots should be a future goal. As a reminder, the city does not allow parking in residential districts but does allow paid State Fair parking in commercial lots. The city does not regulate further beyond that, other than working with operators when complaints arise to ensure they are operating safely. A concern over temporary commercial lots is that some that operate lots should not be doing so, some businesses no longer have sufficient parking to operate, and parking lot operations often spill into roadways, causing safety concerns. A temporary licensing system would also give staff a point of contact in the event of an issue, as often the operator of a commercial lot is not the same individual as the owner. The proposed fee for a license is to be determined, but will ideally be just enough to cover staff costs without being burdensome to the business. Staff is seeking direction as to whether this is an area we want to explore further. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Draft Ordinance 24-XX – Temporary Licensure of Commercial Parking Lots Action(s) Requested The staff recommend the Task Force review the draft ordinances and provide feedback on the suggested next steps. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E2 Attachment Ordinances Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 53 ORDINANCE NO. 24-XX CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE TO LICENSE SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS DURING THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: Section 1. Title 14 of the Falcon Heights City Code is hereby amended to add a new Article X to read as follows: ARTICLE X. SPECIAL EVENT COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS Sec. 14-311. Definitions. Except where otherwise expressly stated, the following terms, wherever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: • Special event commercial parking lot: Any commercially zoned premises where motor vehicles are parked, stored, or allowed to remain for a fee during the Minnesota State Fair, specifically between August 15th and September 15th of each year. • Licensee: The person or entity to whom a license is issued to operate a special event commercial parking lot. Sec. 14-312. License required. (a)No person shall engage in the business of operating a special event commercial parking lot during the Minnesota State Fair without a license required under this article. (b)Each license issued under this article shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall be valid only for the period specified in the license. Sec. 14-313. License fees. The license fee for operating a special event commercial parking lot shall be as established in the City Fee Schedule. The fee shall be paid at the time of application. Sec. 14-314. Licensing requirements. (a)Application. Any person desiring a license to operate a special event commercial parking lot shall submit an application on forms provided by the city. The application shall include: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. 2. The location and size of the proposed parking lot. 3. The maximum number of vehicles to be parked on the lot. 54 4. A general description of the security measures to be provided. 5. Any other information deemed necessary by the city. (b) Review and approval. The city shall review the application, inspect the proposed site, and approve or deny the license based on compliance with city standards and regulations. (c) Issuance. Upon approval, the city shall issue the license, which shall be prominently displayed at the entrance to the parking lot. Sec. 14-315. License expiration. Licenses issued under this article shall expire on September 15th of each year. Sec. 14-316. Operational requirements. (a) The charge for parking shall be clearly posted at the entrance to the parking lot in letters of sufficient size to be readily seen from the street. (b) The parking lot shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner, free from litter and debris. (c) Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure the safety and security of patrons. (d) The parking lot shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local traffic laws. (e) The licensee shall ensure that no vehicles are parked in a manner that obstructs sidewalks, driveways, or other access points. Sec. 14-317. Insurance requirements. No license shall be issued or renewed without proof of general liability insurance in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for injury or death to one person, three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for each occurrence, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for property damage. The certificate of insurance must be issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Sec. 14-318. Enforcement and penalties. (a) The city shall have the authority to inspect any licensed special event commercial parking lot to ensure compliance with this article. (b) Any violation of the provisions of this article may result in the revocation or suspension of the license and/or a fine as established below: • Operating a commercial parking lot between the dates of August 15 to September 15th without a valid special event license: o $200 per parked vehicle per day 55 Sec. 14-319. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. ADOPTED this [XX] day of [Month], 2024 by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ____________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 56 BLANK PAGE 57 Item Ice Castles Description Announced this week is that the Ice Castles attraction is coming to the State Fair Grounds. The ice castles were previously in Maple Grove (2024, but only open for 8 days due to weather) and New Brighton (2019-2020, 2022-2023). It appears from their FAQ that it will in theory be kept on the State Fair grounds. The State Fair is significantly larger than the previous sites and is likely better equipped to handle crowds. Based on conversations with the city of New Brighton, the event was a non-issue for traffic or safety concerns. Staff will share more on what to expect from this event. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss the Ice Castles proposal and other seasonal events. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 58 BLANK PAGE 59 Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E5 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 60 BLANK PAGE 61 Item Request for State Assistance Description At previous meetings, members discussed the need for state assistance and resources during the State Fair. This will be an opportunity to discuss and formulate a request strategy. Task Force Member Georgiana May underwent a data analysis of police reports from 2018 through 2024 to see if the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair correlated with an increase in vehicle accidents or other crimes. Member May will review the data with the committee and discuss next steps. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Data analysis Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date October 16, 2024 Agenda Item E6 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 62 Vehicular Parking Assist_Citizen Behavior Criminal Activity ABV - Abandoned Vehicle PRK - Parking Complaint 911 DKP- Drunk Person ASS - Assault AHR - Accident Hit and Run ALA - Alarm Sounding DOC - Disorderly Conduct BRG - Burglary APD - Accident Property Damage ALP - Alarm Panic/Holdup DOM -Domestic Fam Relationship CDP - Criminal Damage Property AWI - Accident With Injuries ANC - Animal Complaint FGT - Fight CSC - Crim Sexual Conduct DKD - Drunk Driver AST - Assist Citizen FWK - Fireworks DGC - Dangerous Condition TRF - Traffic Stop CIV - Civil Problem HRS - Harassment Report DOA - Death Investigation COE - Community Outreach Event JUV - Juvenile Incidents FRD - Fraud or Forgery DIS - Dispute Disagreement INV - Investigate DSB - Disturbance Noise Comp MVT - Motor Vehicle Theft LOC - Lockout NAR - Narcotics MSP - Missing Person, Juvenile RCIV - Civil Div Paper Serve RPR - Recovered Property PIC - Person in Crisis SHF - Shots Fired PFP - Proactive Foot Patrols SUS - Suspicious Activity PPV - Police Proactive Visit THA - Theft From Auto SIP - Suicide In Progress THF - Theft SOL - Solicitor VIC - Vice Prostitution WEL - Welfare Check VOP - Prot Order Violation 63 64 20241105124529,Rob Stephens rob.stephens@easypark.net,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org, Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falco_89.eml You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] Falcon Heights Short Proposal ParkMobilebytheNumbers ● Users: ParkMobilehasover65MillionUsers,adding1MillionNewUsersevery3040days. ● Transactions: ParkMobileaveragesover15Millionmonthlytransactions.Wearealsothelargest processorofcreditcardtransactionsunder$10ofanycompanyintheUnitedStates. ● Adoption: ParkMobile has the highestadoptionintheindustry. Ourplaybookconnectseffective marketingandsignagetothelargestnetwo rkintheUStoincreasetrueadoptionlevels. ● Integrations: ParkMobile connects the parking and transportation ecosystem with over 100 active integrationsinenforcement,meters,LPR,PARCS,merchantprocessors ,eventhandhelds, andmore. ● Regional Presence:Thereareover1.1millionregisteredParkMobileusersinMinnesotatoday.In thestatesborderingMinnesota,thereareanadditional1.5millionregisteredParkMobileusers. ParkMobileSystemataGlance ● ParkMobileDigitalPayments ○ MobilePay ○ WebPay ○ TexttoPay ○ IVRCallPay ● Enforcement ○ Integratew/3rdpartysoftware ○ FreenForcetool ● PM360BackendManagement ○ Reporting,ratesetting,policy management ● Spanishlanguageintheapp ● AutomaticLanguageTranslationinthe webexperience ● Webexperiencefeaturingguest checkout ComprehensiveMarketingServices ParkMobilewillworkcloselywithyourstafftobuildamarketingprogramtofocusonfivekeyareas: Awareness,Adoption,Engagement,RetentionandAdvocacy. Timeline:Planning,Deployment,andAdoption ParkMobile'sexpected timelineforlaunchingis60daysorlessfromcontractexecution.Wehavea departmentexclusivelydedicatedtoimplementationswhowillworkwithyourstaffonsignage,backend policyandratemanagement,andallothertraining/se tup. ParkMobilePrice ParkMobileʼsservicesarebasedonaconveniencefeeaddedtoeachtransaction,whichispaidforbytheend customer. This model allows you to collect your full parking fee amount, and allows you to use ourservices without any up-front costs or monthly subscriptionfees.ParkMobilecanofferadigitalpaymentsolutionat nocosttothecity. AllParkMobileʼsStandardTermsandConditionsShallAp plytothis PricingProposal Fees Mobile Payment OnDemand) Transaction Fee paid by end user. Price does not include credit card processing fees. Client or ParkMobile can serveasMerchantofRecordMOR. $0.45 pertransaction Pre-Paid Parking Mobile Payment Reservations) Transaction Fee paid by the end user. Price does not include credit card processing fees. ClientorParkMobilecanserveasMerchantofRe cordMOR. 15% ofparkingfeeamount No Charge Parking Reservations Fee paid byclient.ZeroDollarParking Reservationusingaccesscodetounlockanon-publicparkingproduct. $1.00 Pertransaction If ParkMobile is Merchant of Record MOR, our processing fees for credit card payments are 3% plus $0.20pertransaction. Transactionfeeis$0.40pertransactionifCityusesOmniacooperativepurchasing AllParkMobileʼsstandardterms&conditionsshallapplytothisparkingproposal Proposalpricingvalidfor30days RobStephens|RegionalSalesManager|Lincoln,NE|rob.stephens@parkmobile.io|cell531.229.6942 TheParkMobileAppExperience Figure–ParkMobileZoneParkingProcess 1. Enter Zone Number: The user will enter the zone number posted on the stickers and signs around the lot. To make this process easier, the app uses location-based GPS coordinates to showthenearbyzonenumbersonthemapsoausercaneasilytouchtherightzonenumber. 2. Select Duration: The user will select a parking session basedontheratesandpoliciesthatare set up for that specific zone number inParkMobileʼsbackendsystems.Onthisscreen,theuser will also see the default vehicle selected and will be able to change that vehicle if necessary. Theuserwillthentap“ProceedtoCheckoutˮtogotothenextstep. 3. Confirm Information: On the confirmation page, the user will see all the key details for the parking session: zone number,duration,paymentmethod,andvehicle.Theusercaneditanyof this information before starting the parkingsession.Aftertheuserconfirmstheinformation,the usertouches“StartParkingˮtobegintheparkingsessionandwillthenseeacountdownclock. ParkMobileAppCoreFeatures ● Extend Time: Ability to add time toyourexistingparkingsessiontoavoidrunningbackto“feed themeter.ˮ ● Multiple Payment Options: ParkMobile offers a variety of payment options, including most major credit cards Visa,Mastercard,Amex),GooglePay,ApplePay,andPayPal.Unbankedand underbankeduserscanloadadebitcardinPayPaltoeasilymakeapayment. ● IVR Phone Number: For people without a smartphone, use an IVR number to make parking paymentsoverthephone. ● 24/7/365 Customer Support: ParkMobile offers support via phone, email, text, and chat. ParkMobile also has an extensivesupportsitewhereuserscangetanswerstofrequentlyasked questionsandreadtechnicalhelparticle s. ● Map View: The map view based on location shows the user nearby zones. A user can then touchthezonenumbertoquicklyinitiateaparkingsession. ● Parking Availability: Predictive and/or sensor data that shows available on-street parking availabilityonthemap. ● Find My Car: Integration with Apple Maps,GoogleMaps,andWazetodirectusersbacktotheir car. ● Notifications:Customizablepush,t extandemailalertstonotifyauserwhenparkingwillexpire. ● Managevehicles:Easytoadd,removeandupdatevehicleinformation. ● Languages: While the ParkMobile app is currently available in either English or Spanish, the ParkMobile Web Experience is available in hundreds of languages (dependent on the userʼs devicesettings). RobStephens|RegionalSalesManager|Lincoln,NE|rob.stephens@parkmobile. io|cell531.229.6942 ParkMobileWebExperience ParkMobile's lightweight mobile web application enables a user to pay for parking without having to download the full-featured app. The ParkMobile web app also offers a Guest Checkout option, allowinguserstopurchaseparkingwithoutcreatinganaccount. Figure-ParkMobileMobileWebCheckoutExperience ExtendTime The most popular feature of the ParkMobile app is the ability to extend the timeoftheparkingsession remotely. Users can add parking time without having to run back to “feed the meterˮ. A user cannot extendtimepastthemaximum parkingtimeallowedforthatlocation. ParkMobileServicesIncludedAtNoCost ● Signageanddecalstickersfortheinitialrollout ● SetupandImplementation ● Trainingandongoingaccountmanagementbydedicatedstaff ● CallCenter,CustomerSupport,HostingandMaintenance ● Socialmedia,PR,standardmarketing,andadvertisingforprogramlaunch ● Integrationswithmeter,enforcementandLPRvendors ● PM360backenddatamanagement RobStephens|RegionalSalesManager|Lincoln,NE|rob.stephens@parkmobile.io|cell531.229.6942 EnforcementwithParkMobilenForce ParkMobile nForce enables your enforcement team to check that the vehicles parked on-street or in lots have paid for parking.Yourenforcementteamcanusethissolution in the field to verify parking payment prior to issuing a citation or other penalty. ParkMobile nForce can be accessed via any internet-enabled mobile device. It will showallactiveParkMobileparkingsessionsinreal-time. IntegrationtoEnforcementTools If you use handheld units and/or license plate recognition LPR systems for enforcement, ParkMobile can integratewiththosesystemstoseamlesslyconnectyour operation. Parking session data from ParkMobileʼs system will be made visibleinyour enforcementsystemviaourreal-timeAPI. IntegrationswithOtherParking&MobilityTechnologies The ParkMobile system is purpose built to integrate with the parking and mobility ecosystem through our unsurpassed integration capabilities and simple, easy-to-use tools. Through our openly availableApplicationProgrammingInterfacesAPIsaswell asdirectpartnerships,weintegratetomostmajorindustryproviders, SignageandDecals ParkMobile provides all operational and promotional graphics, including all signage and decal stickers for parking equipment at no additional charge. Our team works directly with ourclientstoproducethebestsign anddecalpackage.Wehaveanin-housegraphicdesignteamthatcreatessignproofsforclientapproval. Bestpracticesformobileappsignageinclude: ● Biggerisbetter.Largerstickersandsignshavebeenproventodrivegreaterappadoption. ● Minimizetheelementsonthesign.Lessismore. ● Havealargezonenumberthatiseasyto readfromadistance. ● Simpleinstructionsonhowtopay. RobStephens|RegionalSalesManager|Lincoln,NE|rob.stephens@parkmobile.io|cell531.229.6942 ParkMobile360DataManagement The ParkMobile 360 (PM360) reporting portal provides all the data related to a parking operation. ● Easy-To-Read Dashboard View: With ParkMobile 360, your data is delivered in an attractive, easy-to-read format with charts and graphs for monitoring trends and drawing insights. ● Scheduled Reports Delivered to Your Inbox: ParkMobile 360 gives you the ability to distribute the right information to the right people by scheduling daily, weekly, or monthly reporting emails to select staff members. ● FilterByDateandSupplier: ParkMobile 360 gives you the ability to filter data by date range and supplier, making it easy to pull the data you want to see and compare historical trends. ● Detailed Transaction Data: ParkMobile 360 lets you easily track transactions and revenue as well as payment methods, historical trends, and performance for individual zones. You can see sample dashboards below: Figure–PM360OperationalReportingtoShowTransactionsbyZone Figure–PM360PaymentMethodsReport RobStephens|RegionalSalesManager|Lincoln,NE|rob.stephens@parkmobile.io|cell531.229.6942 20241108151344,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Rob Stephens rob.stephens@easypark.net, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falco_90.eml Hi Rob, Thank you for taking the time to meet with Paula and myself this week. We appreciated the creative solutions you came up with to help our City. We will review the consideration for a mobile parking solution at either our November or January citizen committee meeting. It may be a slow burning process, but we'll circle back once we have direction to consider exploring paid parking options. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:45 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30309 www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] 20241108151459,Rob Stephens rob.stephens@easypark.net,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_91.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. That's great news. If you need any additional support, please let me know. Best, Rob On Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 3:13 PM Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Rob, Thank you for taking the time to meet with Paula and myself this week. We appreciated the creative solutions you came up with to help our City. We will review the consideration for a mobile parking solution at either our November or January citizen committee meeting. It may be a slow burning process, but we'll circle back once we have direction to consider exploring paid parking options. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:45 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200,<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> Atlanta, GA 30309<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] 20241108155519,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_92.eml Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241108155519,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_93.eml Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241108203324,Alice alicehausman@hotmail.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_94.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Sometimes I fear that our task force is causing more work for you than if we didn’t exist. We nit pick. Right now it seems that you and the city council and Mayor have the tools you need to do what must be done. Sent from my iPad On Nov 8, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> wrote: Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241108212113,Alice alicehausman@hotmail.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_95.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Reading this again, the task force should certainly not be making the decision about ParkMobile. Sent from my iPad On Nov 8, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> wrote: Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241109090017,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Alice alicehausman@hotmail.com_96.eml Hi Alice, I should clarify that the consideration for the task force wouldn't be ParkMobile vs a competitor, but rather: should we explore a paid parking option further. In our structure that would be in the purview of the Task Force to make the recommendation to the City Council, and staff would handle the RFP/logistics of finding a vendor and implementing. There are major pros/cons for the group to provide direction on. Jack Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Alice <alicehausman@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 9:21:09 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Reading this again, the task force should certainly not be making the decision about ParkMobile. Sent from my iPad On Nov 8, 2024, at 3:55 PM, Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> wrote: Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241112145102,_Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)_ jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_97.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Unfortunately I'm not available for either of dates, I'll be travelling each time. I'm available in December, but I guess the group must have decided not to have a meeting that month. Please don't remove me from the committee for non-attendance! From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting This message may be from an external email source. Do not select links or open attachments unless verified. Report all suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center. ________________________________ Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack This email is intended to be read only by the intended recipient. This email may be legally privileged or protected from disclosure by law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination of this email or any attachments is strictly prohibited, and you should refrain from reading this email or examining any attachments. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and any attachments. Thank you. 20241114092219,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_Paulus, Jennifer (DOC)_ jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us_100.eml Hi Jennifer, Not a problem and I understand-- it's a busy time of year! I'll let the group know. It's looking like we'll meet in November and then January. Jack ________________________________ From: Paulus, Jennifer (DOC) <jennifer.paulus@state.mn.us> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 2:50 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: RE: State Fair Task Force Meeting Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Unfortunately I’m not available for either of dates, I’ll be travelling each time. I’m available in December, but I guess the group must have decided not to have a meeting that month. Please don’t remove me from the committee for non-attendance! From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting This message may be from an external email source. Do not select links or open attachments unless verified. Report all suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center. ________________________________ Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack This email is intended to be read only by the intended recipient. This email may be legally privileged or protected from disclosure by law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination of this email or any attachments is strictly prohibited, and you should refrain from reading this email or examining any attachments. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and any attachments. Thank you. 20241115132339,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_101.eml Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241115132339,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_102.eml Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241116143612,_ktbd4.tom@gmail.com_ ktbd4.tom@gmail.com,_Jack Linehan_ Jack.linehan@falconheights.org_103.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Thanks, Jack. I actually didn't vote because I was OK either way and wanted others with preferences to hold sway. If I don't see you before either of the upcoming holidays, I hope you and your family have a wonderful time. Take care, Tom ------ Original Message ------ From "Jack Linehan" <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> To "Jack Linehan" <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Date 11/15/2024 1:23:39 PM Subject Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241120095623,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_104.eml Not exactly answering all of Rob's questions, but I thought on this a bit and there definitely is opportunity to consider areas around the U of M as well at reasonable rates. For one, there is a small section of Hoyt at Cleveland that is one-hour parking that is always full<https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9880979,-93.1872642,3a,26.2y,293.07h,90.96t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syamGSTqn4iD jA_6sc7i_lQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.961462048842094%26panoid%3DyamGSTqn4iDjA_6sc7i_lQ%26ya w%3D293.0700688917219!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>. My guess is enforcement has been very low here, and parking is often likely done by those who get there early (and a moped/motorcycle that can fit), and they likely park all day every day. It would take some work to figure out, but having a program where streets that have paid parking options are exempted from assessments would be an interesting policy to explore. Jack ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:29 AM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Cc: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Check out some of the public engagement materials linked here for some language on how various cities have described their programs to residents: https://parkingreform.org/playbook/pbd/resources.html . That page also has links to ordinances too. Because ParkMobile is highly customizable. Let's try laying out exactly what you want. Answer these questions, like an FAQ. Is the program full time, year round? Is the program like a paid permit in a residential area? Do residents have to pay? How will people know when the program is in effect? ParkMobile eliminates the need for meters. It also allows for resident discounts. Residents all have driveways, right? So the main people to pay would be visitors, correct? Let's set up a time to chat after you answer that FAQ and look over the links I sent. Best, Rob On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 7:12 AM Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Rob, Could you help me think through wording for describing the ParkMobile/pay for parking program to our residents? We have been using the term permit parking, which implies only people with permits can park on the streets during the fair. We would get strong push back against that. We're not replacing meters, which is how you would describe using Park Mobile in a commercial area. We're essentially selling parking on our residential streets without the meters. Promoting benefits is not hard to describe - raise revenue/add a revenue stream/pay for street improvements. I'm just tripping over good verbiage to describe the program. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:45 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200,<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> Atlanta, GA 30309<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] 20241120144234,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_105.eml Hello, I'm sending a reminder that there is no meeting tonight, with our next meeting likely in January. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 1:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241120144234,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_106.eml Hello, I'm sending a reminder that there is no meeting tonight, with our next meeting likely in January. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 1:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241120150231,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_107.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack. Thanks for all your assistance to the SFTF in 2024. We made some progress! Georgiana On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hello, I'm sending a reminder that there is no meeting tonight, with our next meeting likely in January. Have a safe and happy holiday, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 1:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi All, I apologize for the delay but the vote has been split down to the wire, and ended with a 4-4 vote between the two dates. With two members also letting me know they will be traveling next week, I'm concerned about quorum and therefore am suggesting we cancel the November/December meetings, and regroup in January to a larger agenda of setting legislative priorities and explore revenue options more in-depth. Look for a meeting cancellation to come. If the group strongly feels a meeting before January is necessary, I could explore a poll to see what availability looks like for Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2024 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State Fair Task Force Meeting Hi Task Force, Our November meeting was originally centered around Council Member Mielke's meeting with St. Paul / legislators. However, that meeting was postponed by other parties until after our November meeting. This stated, Paula and I had an interesting meeting with a company called ParkMobile. They are the largest parking app in the US and are used locally by the cities of Minneapolis, Wayzata, St. Cloud and some others. It could allow creating paid parking on streets most impacted by Fair traffic, bringing in pretty significant revenue that could be used to offset property taxes for residents or help finance new streets. It's something we could discuss in either November or January whether we want to explore further. If you could, please fill out the following survey to indicate whether you'd like our next meeting to be Wednesday, November 20th OR whether we cancel that meeting and next meet be on Wednesday, January 15th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W78HDN9 Thank you and have a great weekend, Jack 20241120154232,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_108.eml More parking revenue the better! I just think we need a better term that permit parking, an easy way to name it/describe it. Pay for parking versus permit parking? Metered parking? (although there won't be meters people know that term. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:56 AM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Subject: Fw: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal Not exactly answering all of Rob's questions, but I thought on this a bit and there definitely is opportunity to consider areas around the U of M as well at reasonable rates. For one, there is a small section of Hoyt at Cleveland that is one-hour parking that is always full<https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9880979,-93.1872642,3a,26.2y,293.07h,90.96t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syamGSTqn4iD jA_6sc7i_lQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.961462048842094%26panoid%3DyamGSTqn4iDjA_6sc7i_lQ%26ya w%3D293.0700688917219!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>. My guess is enforcement has been very low here, and parking is often likely done by those who get there early (and a moped/motorcycle that can fit), and they likely park all day every day. It would take some work to figure out, but having a program where streets that have paid parking options are exempted from assessments would be an interesting policy to explore. Jack ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:29 AM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Cc: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Check out some of the public engagement materials linked here for some language on how various cities have described their programs to residents: https://parkingreform.org/playbook/pbd/resources.html . That page also has links to ordinances too. Because ParkMobile is highly customizable. Let's try laying out exactly what you want. Answer these questions, like an FAQ. Is the program full time, year round? Is the program like a paid permit in a residential area? Do residents have to pay? How will people know when the program is in effect? ParkMobile eliminates the need for meters. It also allows for resident discounts. Residents all have driveways, right? So the main people to pay would be visitors, correct? Let's set up a time to chat after you answer that FAQ and look over the links I sent. Best, Rob On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 7:12 AM Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Rob, Could you help me think through wording for describing the ParkMobile/pay for parking program to our residents? We have been using the term permit parking, which implies only people with permits can park on the streets during the fair. We would get strong push back against that. We're not replacing meters, which is how you would describe using Park Mobile in a commercial area. We're essentially selling parking on our residential streets without the meters. Promoting benefits is not hard to describe - raise revenue/add a revenue stream/pay for street improvements. I'm just tripping over good verbiage to describe the program. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:45 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200,<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> Atlanta, GA 30309<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] 20241120161548,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_109.eml After some searching, a common way to describe it was pay-by-smartphone parking or mobile paid parking app as language. The tough part is most cities that I found implementing it went from meters -> mobile parking or for paying in parking lots/ramps. I looked more at the other cities in MN, and Wayzata uses it for boat parking: https://wayzatamn.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1479/files/report/7076 One thing we'd want to be cognizant on is security. As I was searching for other cities branding efforts, I found a few security related articles: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/personal-info -accessed-during-hack-of-mpls-parking-app/ https://www.stcloudlive.com/news/local/st-cloud-officials-warn-of-parkmobile-scam https://natlawreview.com/article/parkmobile-can-t-escape-data-breach-class-action It sounds like they fixed the 2021 breach and the 2024 issue was users paying the wrong website. Still, good questions to ask if we go the RFP route. Flowbird seems to be the major competitor that could be compared. We don't have to go for an RFP, and could use a governmental purchasing cooperative like Omnia Partners, which the city is a part of: https://www.omniapartners.com/suppliers/ parkmobile/public-sector/contract-documents#c25899 Jack ________________________________ From: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:42 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal More parking revenue the better! I just think we need a better term that permit parking, an easy way to name it/describe it. Pay for parking versus permit parking? Metered parking? (although there won't be meters people know that term. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:56 AM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Subject: Fw: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal Not exactly answering all of Rob's questions, but I thought on this a bit and there definitely is opportunity to consider areas around the U of M as well at reasonable rates. For one, there is a small section of Hoyt at Cleveland that is one-hour parking that is always full<https://www.google.com/maps/@44.9880979,-93.1872642,3a,26.2y,293.07h,90.96t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1syamGSTqn4iD jA_6sc7i_lQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.961462048842094%26panoid%3DyamGSTqn4iDjA_6sc7i_lQ%26ya w%3D293.0700688917219!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>. My guess is enforcement has been very low here, and parking is often likely done by those who get there early (and a moped/motorcycle that can fit), and they likely park all day every day. It would take some work to figure out, but having a program where streets that have paid parking options are exempted from assessments would be an interesting policy to explore. Jack ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 9:29 AM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Cc: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Check out some of the public engagement materials linked here for some language on how various cities have described their programs to residents: https://parkingreform.org/playbook/pbd/resources.html . That page also has links to ordinances too. Because ParkMobile is highly customizable. Let's try laying out exactly what you want. Answer these questions, like an FAQ. Is the program full time, year round? Is the program like a paid permit in a residential area? Do residents have to pay? How will people know when the program is in effect? ParkMobile eliminates the need for meters. It also allows for resident discounts. Residents all have driveways, right? So the main people to pay would be visitors, correct? Let's set up a time to chat after you answer that FAQ and look over the links I sent. Best, Rob On Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 7:12 AM Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Rob, Could you help me think through wording for describing the ParkMobile/pay for parking program to our residents? We have been using the term permit parking, which implies only people with permits can park on the streets during the fair. We would get strong push back against that. We're not replacing meters, which is how you would describe using Park Mobile in a commercial area. We're essentially selling parking on our residential streets without the meters. Promoting benefits is not hard to describe - raise revenue/add a revenue stream/pay for street improvements. I'm just tripping over good verbiage to describe the program. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Rob Stephens <rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>> Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:45 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: Falcon Heights ParkMobile Short Proposal You don't often get email from rob.stephens@easypark.net<mailto:rob.stephens@easypark.net>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. It was a pleasure to speak with you all yesterday. Here is a short version of the proposal, for your reference. It's an overview of how ParkMobile would work in your use case, and I will add more event-specific details once I discuss it with my team. Best, Rob -- Rob Stephens Regional Sales Manager +01 531-229-6942 rob.stephens@parkmobile.io<mailto:rob.stephens@parkmobile.io> ParkMobile, LLC. 1100 Spring Street, Suite 200,<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> Atlanta, GA 30309<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1100+Spring+Street,+Suite+200,+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30309?entry=gmail&source=g> www.parkmobile.io<http://www.parkmobile.io> [https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/neXXWTJA5TRjN8s7tHY__yKnQWCAPfHSJU6qC1-YIRG2QjdrjuDM5TQscqNgqmXSfiBBPBIyNcneordzdZotKhlTUpmOat_fDNR4wKvQJJj13pOOMARa7Yl6uNbKM3qBp5N_p2TI1yFBeOYlmrJgXYw] 20250110152344,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_74.eml It's very unlikely. The contract has penalties for delay if not done by a few weeks prior to Fair, but Back to the 50s isn't feasible. Erik and I talked last night about having the awarded contractor plan during pre-con to avoid work that weekend and be at a spot to anticipate additional traffic. With the construction, it probably would best to hold the implementation of paid parking until the Fair. Jack ________________________________ From: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 3:18 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Northome roadwork timeframe Jack, Will the street repairs in Northome be done by June 20, when the Back to 50s show starts? Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council 20250110163954,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_christine.noonan@mnstatefair.org_ christine.noonan@mnstatefair.org, _M_75.eml Hi Christine and Mike, I hope you both had a happy holidays! I wanted to give you a neighborly heads-up that the City of Falcon Heights is in the early stages of exploring a contract with ParkMobile to designate all of our city-owned residential streets as paid parking zones during the State Fair, and potentially for Back to the 50s as well. It seems like it may be a great solution to help our city and residents "lean in" to the additional traffic the Fair brings in as a positive for our city. A small portion of the revenue generated could be used to help fund additional parking enforcement personnel which would free up our law enforcement to focus on the more serious public safety issues that occur in Falcon Heights during the Fair, and the rest of the revenue would fund the wear-and-tear on our city streets, likely reducing the property tax burden of residents. We currently have about 1,000 public street spots that are free parking, and we have maybe that many more spots that are "no parking during the State Fair" or permit-only that could be considered for paid parking. At a modest rate and potentially turning over multiple spots a day, we are talking about a serious revenue stream that could potentially mostly pay for our city street reconstruction fund. I don't see this as a negative for the MN State Fair and it seems to fit in to the practice that we each govern within our respective jurisdictions. I wanted to give you a very preliminary courtesy heads up so that you hear from us first rather than reading about it if a journalist picks up on it from our agenda packets. Feel free to share with whoever may need to know on your team, and I'm happy to answer any questions on it. I know ParkMobile has interest in reaching out, too, as they work with stadiums/Fairs across the country the more coordination for available parking, the better. Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. 2 ParkMobile + City of Falcon Heights Parking Management Program • Locations • Public streets • Option for off-street parking as well • One zone number for all on-street spaces • Signage on posts with additional A-frame signage at street level • Parking Policy • Rules set by city • Public streets during State Fair period • Rates set by city • Options depending on municipal goals • Flat rate • Variable rate based on when parking session starts (early bird, etc.) • Enforcement • Two options: • Integration w/ police citation writing system • ParkMobile nForce • Revenue • Revenue is distributed to City monthly Why ParkMobile? Proven, rapid implementation of the most complex operations Marketing at launch and beyond Ongoing success through account management Execution Broadest functionality for every stage of the journey–on and off street Zone, Reservations, Gated, Insights, PM360 Platform Existing integrations with all of the City’s parking technology Great North America Network Open network to allow app use elsewhere Network Most widely used app in North America–with multiple ways to pay 3 ParkMobile by the numbers 65 Million+ Users nationwide 600+ cities & municipalities 150+ universities 25+ airports 15 Million+ monthly transactions 47 of the top 100 cities • Ranked #3 in the Navigation category of the app store only behind Waze and Google Maps • Adopted by over 1 in 10 U.S. drivers • 25% of users engage with the app as they travel to different markets 4 5 The ParkMobile Network 25-30% of ParkMobile members use our app as they travel across markets ParkMobile connects consumers to the largest network of municipal, private, airport, transit and venue parking inventory in the U.S. We are in 8 of the top 10 U.S. cities. ParkMobile Top Markets Atlanta Boston Dallas Houston Indianapolis Los Angeles Miami Montgomery County Minneapolis Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Tampa Washington D.C. On-Demand Reservations Both Harnessing network users to accelerate digital adoption ● What’s a network user? A network user is simply a person who’s already using ParkMobile in another market. ● Benefits for users: A network user already knows about mobile payment, already has an app downloaded, and are ready to use digital parking when they come to your area. ● Benefits for clients: With our vast base of users across the country, ParkMobile accelerates client’s digital parking programs with more users, more transactions, and more awareness. 6 ParkMobile’s Regional Presence 2.6+ Million Regional ParkMobile Users ● Minneapolis, MN ● St. Cloud, MN ● Wayzata, MN ● Rochester, MN ● Milwaukee, WI ● La Crosse, WI ● Lake Geneva, WI ● Whitefish Bay, WI ● Davenport, IA ● Des Moines, IA ● Sioux City, IA ● Ames, IA ● Cedar Rapids, IA ● Ames, IA 1,500,000 Minnesota Users Maximizing the value of your entire parking inventory 8 On-street zone parking Regulated zones with curbside parking on-street Off-street nongated parking Open parking lots or garages without gates or access control Fleet parking Parking spaces for multiple vehicles owned by a single organization or company Off-street reservations Spaces where booking of parking in advance, providing guaranteed parking availability Off-street gated zone parking Secured areas with controlled access, equipped with cameras or gates The Parking App 9 The most user-friendly, popular digital parking app in North America ParkMobile gives more options for contactless payments 10 Looking to provide more contactless payment options in your city or facility? ParkMobile now offers multiple ways for your customers to pay for parking, making it easier than ever to go contactless. People can pay by app, web, or even text, whichever way they choose. Pay by app Pay by web Pay by text Equitable Access for Patrons Without Smartphones, Credit, or Debit Cards • No smartphone? Drivers who don’t own a smartphone can easily pay for parking by calling a toll-free IVR number and making a payment over the phone. An Equitable Experience Pay for parking by calling, by PayPal, or by prepaid card • No credit or debit card? Drivers without a credit card can use PayPal to connect a bank account or use a prepaid card as payment • Unbanked? Use a prepaid card or a reloadable prepaid card from a retailer like GreenDot or NetSpend. 12 Select or Enter ParkMobile Zone Choose Parking Time, Vehicle and Payment Method Confirm Information and Start Parking Know how much time you have left. Extend time remotely ParkMobile On-Demand / Zone Parking Register or Login Quickly find and pay for parking with a feature-rich mobile app Parking Expiration Notification Reminders 13 App accessibility ● Our web and native consumer applications in compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and we are working toward WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. ● App colors are accessible for color-blind users, and we offer an audio screen reader for visually impaired users. App Screen Reader Demo RPReplay_Final1636129743.mov ParkMobile focuses on making our solution accessible, so all users have an equivalent user experience, regardless of disability. 14 ParkMobile Pricing There is no upfront cost and no annual fee. ● Signage, enforcement, account management, back office and 24/7/365 customer service are included at no cost to the city ● Transaction feespaid by the user 16 ParkMobile Implementations, Marketing, and Support Implementation Process Data Collection & Set Up Gather ZAR (zone and rate structure) information on parking inventory, location, rates, integrations, merchant account information, signage, etc. Testing & Training Conduct testing and train the client on ParkMobile tools to selfmanage their parking rates and provide access to reporting. Launch & Support Client will go live with ParkMobile transactions and have continued support with our talented teams! ● Implementations ● Client Support ● Account Management ● Customer Care Marketing Discuss marketing initiatives for launch! ● Press Release ● Social Media ● Geo Fencing ● Collateral 17 18 End-to-end engagement and activation • ParkMobile deploys and embeds sophisticated marketing technology, tools and tactics in every step of the consumer cycle, driving awareness, adoption and sustained growth • Our experienced team delivers results significantly above all competitors in the market Awareness Adoption Engagement Retention Advocacy ✔ Signage ✔ Local media ✔ Wallet cards ✔ Advertising ✔ Welcome email ✔ Demos ✔ In-app messaging ✔ Geo-fencing and Geotargeting ✔ Event notifications ✔ Push triggers ✔ Facebook ads ✔ ParkMobile Pro ✔ Promotions ✔ Re-engagement ✔ News & updates ✔ App store reviews ✔ Social media ✔ Refer a friend Complete End-to-End Launch Plan 45 Days Out 30 Days Out Day 1 30-60 Days 60+ Days EngagementPost -LaunchLaunchPre -LaunchBuild Up Potential Activation Options • Decal & Signage Installation • Release Mobile App • Push Zones & GPS Live • Joint Press Release • Social Media Engagement • Geo-fencing • Local media outreach • Kickoff Meeting with Implementation Manager • Zone and Rate (ZAR) Meter Inventory • Signage Order • Decals & Signage design • Marketing planning • Press Releases – first announcements • “Coming Soon” Messages • Influencer outreach • Decals & Signage production • Zone and Rate Configuration and Test • Enforcement Handheld Test & Training • Payment Processing Test • Collateral – Flyers & Wallet Cards • Social Media • Weekly update calls • Share analytics on downloads, transactions, and utilization • Social Media Engagement • Email Marketing • Push Notifications / InApp Messaging • User Testimonials • Receive continued support with your Account Manager • Email Marketing • Push Notifications / In-App Messaging • Social Media Support • Anniversary CampaignsPromotions / Discounts • Lapsed User Promotions • Contextual Alerts –Weather events, road closures Planning Phase Deployment Phase Adoption Phase 20 ParkMobile’s Rapid Deployment of Pay-by-Cell Contract signed 30 days 60 days 90 days Time to go-live after contract finalized Alexandria, VA: •Less than 60 days Asbury Park, NJ: •Less than 35 days Columbus, OH: •Less than 35 days Idaho Springs, CO: •7 days Colorado Springs, CO: •30 days Allentown, PA: • 11 days 2 0 21 Geo-targeting ● ParkMobile can geo-fence messages around the city and airport to target visitors coming into town who already have the app on their phone. ● Geo-targeted messages will let people know that they can use the ParkMobile app all around the city. now Welcome to Baltimore! Use ParkMobile all over the city to pay for parking on-the-go! You can even reserve a spot from our app! ParkMobile 2 1 22 Promotions ParkMobile can set up special promotions for parking in the city, such as discounted or free parking. 2 2 The ParkMobile marketing team will work with you to design and execute a promotion that is right for you. 23 Structured, Secured and Privacy Compliant • ParkMobile maintains the broadest certifications and highest levels of insurance coverage in the industry ✔SSAE 16 –Statements of Standards for Attestation Engagements ✔PCI DSS Level 1 –Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ✔ISO 9001 2015 –Quality Management Certification ✔Cyber Insurance of $15,000,000+ ✔NCPA Approved ✔Compliant with new privacy regulations -PIPEDA (Canada) and CCPA (California) The market leader in customer support Best-in-class support 24/7/365 We take the burden of customer service off of your team so you can focus more on what’s important to you. ● 50,000+ customer service contacts per month ● Minimum Satisfaction score of 90% for all Member Services interactions. ● 85% of calls answered within 30 seconds ● Level 1 PCI compliant ensuring data security ● Multi-channel call center with in-house phone, email, web and in-app chat, social media & bilingual support. 24 25 Support & Account Management • Account Management team will be 1st point of contact. • Regular touchpoints • New Features, Future enhancements, upgrades • KPI run-through: Transaction Growth, User Growth, YOY growth, Best/Worst performing zones (by trx volume) • #1 Goal is Success for your program • Client Support works to enact any changes to program needed • Member Services team will support city parkers 24x7x365 • Sales & AM work together for new solution implementations VENDOR PROVIDED SIGNAGE 27 ParkMobile Provides High Impact Signage Signage includes permanent signs, stickers, and can even include temporary signage like A-frames. It includes any visualizations that help drive awareness and adoption of mobile payment as an option. 12x18 Sign Rider to Place Under Existing Sign Rider sticker to go below Multispace Meters (e.g. 8”x12”) 28 On-Demand Signage 18x24 Sign 24x36 A-Frame 24x36 “Perks” A-Frame 28x44 “Windmaster” 29 High Impact Signage Research shows signage is the #1 way people learn about ParkMobile ParkMobile works closely with clients to deploy high impact signage around parking spots 30 ParkMobile 360 Rate Management and Analytics ParkMobile 360 Analytics and Reporting • Easy-To-Read Reporting Dashboard View • Scheduled Reports Delivered to Your Inbox •Filter By Date and Supplier •Download ParkMobile 360 Reporting Data in Multiple Formats: (.xls, .csv, and .pdf) We offer API integration to all parties: ● Parking meter providers ● Mobile parking providers ● Enforcement platforms and control interface integrators Aggregate all hardware, data sources, and information from your parking operations in one place ● Improves enforcement processes and standardizes all transactional data within your Parking Operations. ● Real-time communication with every component of the parking operation. ● Improved visibility into inventory, transactions, and usage. ParkMobile 360 – A comprehensive tool for all your parking data 32 33 ParkMobile 360 Rate and Policy Management • Calendar View: ParkMobile 360 shows daily, weekly and monthly calendar views of all parking policies, making it easy to visually see all parking rates and make the necessary adjustments. • Rate Creator: A user can quickly create rates for specific days, weeks or months. If there’s a festival, street cleaning or a weather event, a user can just change and update rates across different locations. • Policy Management Across Locations: Complete view of rates and policies across multiple locations. A user can quickly apply policies from one location to another without having to rebuild a location’s rate structure. • Rate Tester: Before pushing out a rate change, test that rate to make sure it is working properly and avoid any potential customer service issues. 34 ParkMobile 360 Reporting Financial reports in PM360 clearly show: • Payment Amount • Parking Amount • Transaction Fee. 20250112165455,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Rob Stephens rob.stephens@_76.eml Hello, Attached is a draft of an FAQ, anticipating questions State Fair Task members and residents may ask. Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council 1/12/25 Draft of FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to work to park in our city?Our city incurs a lot of expenses preparing for the fair and receives little reimbursement. By charging a parking fee, we will recoup expenses we incur for public works time and our own signage. Revenue beyond that could be used to fund a special project. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. How will people know they need to pay for parking?There will be a lot of signage at entrance areas to the city and on the streets. Park Mobile provides the signs. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate?Recommend daily, easier to enforce. How will the city know whether a person has paid?Backend data provided by the app and accessible by police, city staff. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who didn’t pay can be ticketed. Enforcing is not a good use of police officers’ time – we need officers to focus on traffic. Cadets could possibly be enforcers. Or we can hire enforcers – they do not need to be officers. Park Mobile also can provide this service. How much will it cost our city to implement?No capitol expense – Park Mobile provides all the signage. There is a minimal fee for each transaction. Why Park Mobile?We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities and events in the metro area work with Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming?Just a gentle reminder - the State Fair charges fair goers to park in the lots on the fairgrounds. Ideally, the fair would begin using Park Mobile as well so fairgoers will know when these lots are full in advance. It’s very unusual for an event of this magnitude to be held in a residential area. We get a lot of wear and tear on our streets. Revenue from State Fair parking can help cover maintenance of our neighborhood streets, and ideally, will help our city move away from assessing property owners for major street maintenance. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout will help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair?Yes, the pay for street parking areas will be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through or neighborhoods. Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds?Yes, there is a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates.Will the program full time, year-round?We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate in high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to 50’s car show. How will this impact St. Paul?More people would look for free parking spots within St. Paul. They may want to pay for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots?It most likely won’t impact the businesses that sell parking at all. When people couldn’t find free parking, they paid for parking. How do we determine what to charge?At a minimum, we want to recoup the expenses the city incurs as a result of the fair. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger?The city will conduct a public relations campaign to get the word out. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. What is the projected revenue?$100,000 to $200,000 How will this affect State Fair employees who park in our neighborhoods?It’s not our city’s role to provide parking for fair employees. Does Park Mobile provide training for enforcers?Our residents may be interested in being enforcers, earning a little money when trapped (!) at home by the fair. Is training provided? 20250113123217,christine.noonan@mnstatefair.org,_Jack Linehan_ jack.linehan@falconheights.org, _Mike.Hagen@mnstatefair.org_ Mike.H_77.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack: Happy New Year to you! Many thanks for giving us the heads up on this! Please keep us posted on any developments. Much appreciated, ~Christine From: "Jack Linehan" <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> To: "christine.noonan@mnstatefair.org" <christine.noonan@mnstatefair.org>, "Mike.Hagen@mnstatefair.org" <Mike.Hagen@mnstatefair.org> Date: 01/10/2025 04:40 PM Subject: Falcon Heights Pay-for-Street-Parking App ________________________________ Hi Christine and Mike, I hope you both had a happy holidays! I wanted to give you a neighborly heads-up that the City of Falcon Heights is in the early stages of exploring a contract with ParkMobile to designate all of our city-owned residential streets as paid parking zones during the State Fair, and potentially for Back to the 50s as well. It seems like it may be a great solution to help our city and residents "lean in" to the additional traffic the Fair brings in as a positive for our city. A small portion of the revenue generated could be used to help fund additional parking enforcement personnel which would free up our law enforcement to focus on the more serious public safety issues that occur in Falcon Heights during the Fair, and the rest of the revenue would fund the wear-and-tear on our city streets, likely reducing the property tax burden of residents. We currently have about 1,000 public street spots that are free parking, and we have maybe that many more spots that are "no parking during the State Fair" or permit-only that could be considered for paid parking. At a modest rate and potentially turning over multiple spots a day, we are talking about a serious revenue stream that could potentially mostly pay for our city street reconstruction fund. I don't see this as a negative for the MN State Fair and it seems to fit in to the practice that we each govern within our respective jurisdictions. I wanted to give you a very preliminary courtesy heads up so that you hear from us first rather than reading about it if a journalist picks up on it from our agenda packets. Feel free to share with whoever may need to know on your team, and I'm happy to answer any questions on it. I know ParkMobile has interest in reaching out, too, as they work with stadiums/Fairs across the country the more coordination for available parking, the better. Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. [attachment "03(A) City of Falcon Heights ParkMobile Presentation.pdf" deleted by Christine Noonan/MSF] 20250206093424,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Olivia Siebert olivia.siebert@falconheights.org_80.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Olivia, Thanks for the reminder, I have it on my calendar! Given how distracted many of us are, it might be helpful to provide people with Ted’s email and links. Thanks, Georgiana On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM Olivia Siebert <olivia.siebert@falconheights.org<mailto:olivia.siebert@falconheights.org>> wrote: Good morning everyone! We are excited to see you this evening at 5pm at the Institute on the Environment on campus. The meeting will be held in the Learning and Environmental Sciences Building (1954 Buford Ave<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1954+Buford+Ave?entry=gmail&source=g>). Paid parking is available on the Gortner ramp. There are two entrances, which are marked on the attached map. Hannah or I will be available to open the doors for you. Reminder to bring your thoughts on the baseline documents, as Ted said in his recent email. If you are not able to attend, please email me with your thoughts and I will share them at the meeting! Best, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/City+of+Falcon+Heights+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+2077+Larpenteur+Ave+W?entry=gmail&source=g> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/City+of+Falcon+Heights+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+2077+Larpenteur+Ave+W?entry=gmail&source=g> Olivia Siebert | Minnesota GreenCorps Member City of Falcon Heights<https://www.google.com/maps/search/City+of+Falcon+Heights+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+2077+Larpenteur+Ave+W?entry=gmail&source=g> 2077 Larpenteur Ave W<https://www.google.com/maps/search/City+of+Falcon+Heights+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+2077+Larpenteur+Ave+W?entry=gmail&source=g> | Falcon Heights | 55113 🕿651-792-7600 | 🖂olivia.siebert@falconheights.org<mailto:olivia.siebert@falconheights.org> She|Her|Hers www.cityof<http://www.cityof/> falconheights.org<http://falconheights.org> | www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps<http://www.pca.state.mn.us/mngreencorps> [cid:ii_194dbe351a158dfa60d1][cid:ii_194dbe351a15cba852a2] 20250210163900,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_23.eml Here are drafts for your review. I think Mona should review these documents as well, but only after you have reviewed the drafts. And maybe you send them to her and just cc me? Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council Generate Revenue Through E-meter Parking During State Fair The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force and City Council are exploring charging Minnesota State Fair attendees a parking fee when they park on our neighborhood streets. We estimate that in just the two neighborhoods east of Snelling, there are roughly 800 to 1,000 parking spots. The State Fair raised its daily parking fee to $25. If we charge $25 per day for parking over the 12 days of the fair, we could potentially raise $240,000. The task force and city council would need to determine how that money would be used but one idea is to move away from assessing homeowners for street repairs. Park Mobile, the largest e-meter company in the U.S., made a presentation to the task force. When a fair goer parks, they would pay the parking fee using the Park Mobile app, website or simply call Park Mobile to enter their vehicle license plate number. The city would pay a low transaction fee. Parking would continue to be on one side of streets only so emergency vehicles can get through. Parking enforcers would be hired to monitor parking and check that the vehicle owner had paid the parking fee. If we implement this program, it will require a lot of advance communication and signage. Fortunately, Park Mobile provides signage at no charge. The task force and council have many decisions to make. Should we roll out e-meter parking in only a few neighborhoods? Should the rate vary by distance to the fair? Should Falcon Heights residents receive a discount? How will this affect areas where there is permit parking only? Task force and council members would like residents’ input. There will be a presentation on e-meter parking and a public hearing at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., Wed., March 26. (include QR code to connect readers with Park Mobile presentation) 2/10/25 Updated Draft of FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to park in our city neighborhoods?Our city has very few means for generating revenue. By charging a parking fee during the 12 days of the State Fair, we can raise and earmark revenue for a special fund. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. What is the projected revenue?$100,000 to $200,000 per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking?A lot of advance communication and signage will be required. Park Mobile provides the signs at no charge. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate?We recommend a daily rate, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents?There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city. How will the city know whether a person has paid?Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking enforcers. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who don’t pay can be ticketed. We propose having e-meter enforcers so police can focus on traffic and patrolling neighborhoods. How much will it cost our city to implement?There is a minimal processing fee for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile?We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? The Task Force, council and city staff are considering options. The goal is to be equitable across all neighborhoods. We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming?Our residential neighborhoods are being used as free public parking during the fair. People are accustomed to paying for event parking, and we’re confident they will quickly adapt. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout can help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city, or in some instances, serve as a deterrent. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair?Yes, the pay for street parking areas would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round?We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to ‘50s car show. How will this impact St. Paul?More people may look for free parking spots within St. Paul. St. Paul may want to pay for street parking as well. How will this affect State Fair employees who park in our neighborhoods?It’s not our city’s role to provide free parking for fair employees. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots?We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger?The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250212085836,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_24.eml Hi Paula, Nice work on these, thank you. I had just a minor change in the article to provide more flexibility in what the benefit may be. For the FAQs, mainly just minor additions. I do recommend we strike the State Fair employees parking, as I think it's implied and feels a bit targeted. The MN State Fair would contend their employees park on-site-- they don't hire or control the vendors' employees parking. I know we'd disagree, but this will make it feel less targeted towards the Fair and more targeted towards attendees. I'll send these over to Mona and copy you, letting her know we are still doing some edits internally as well. Jack ________________________________ From: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2025 4:39 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State Fair Newsletter and Updated FAQ Here are drafts for your review. I think Mona should review these documents as well, but only after you have reviewed the drafts. And maybe you send them to her and just cc me? Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council Generate Revenue Through E-meter Parking During State Fair The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force and City Council are exploring charging Minnesota State Fair attendees a parking fee when they park on our neighborhood streets. We estimate that in just the two neighborhoods east of Snelling, there are roughly 800 to 1,000 parking spots. The State Fair raised its daily parking fee to $25. If we charge $25 per day for parking over the 12 days of the fair, we could potentially raise $240,000. The task force and city council would need to determine how that money would be used but one idea is to dedicate the money towards city streets, reducing the costs residents pay for assessments and property taxes for street improvements. Park Mobile, the largest e-meter company in the U.S., made a presentation to the task force. When a fair goer parks, they would pay the parking fee using the Park Mobile app, website or simply call Park Mobile to enter their vehicle license plate number. The city would pay a low transaction fee. Parking would continue to be on one side of streets only so emergency vehicles can get through. Parking enforcers would be hired to monitor parking and check that the vehicle owner had paid the parking fee. If we implement this program, it will require a lot of advance communication and signage. Fortunately, Park Mobile provides signage at no charge. The task force and council have many decisions to make. Should we roll out e-meter parking in only a few neighborhoods? Should the rate vary by distance to the fair? Should Falcon Heights residents receive a discount? How will this affect areas where there is permit parking only? Task force and council members would like residents’ input. There will be a presentation on e-meter parking and a public hearing at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., Wed., March 26. (include QR code to connect readers with Park Mobile presentation) 2/10/25 Updated Draft of FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to park in our city neighborhoods?Our city has very few means for generating revenue. By charging a parking fee during the 12 days of the State Fair, we can raise and earmark revenue for a special fund. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. What is the projected revenue?Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking?A lot of advance communication and signage will be required. Park Mobile provides the signs at no charge. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate?We recommend a daily rate, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents?There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. How will the city know whether a person has paid?Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking enforcers. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who don’t pay can be ticketed. We propose having e-meter enforcers so police can focus on traffic and patrolling neighborhoods. How much will it cost our city to implement?There is a minimal processing fee for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile?We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? The Task Force, council and city staff are considering options. The goal is to be equitable across all neighborhoods. We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming?Our residential neighborhoods are being used as free public parking during the fair. People are accustomed to paying for event parking, and we’re confident they will quickly adapt. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout can help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city, or in some instances, serve as a deterrent. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair?Yes, the pay for street parking areas would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round?We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to ‘50s car show. How will this impact St. Paul?More people may look for free parking spots within St. Paul. St. Paul may want to pay for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots?We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger?The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250212114017,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,_Mona E. McGarthwaite_ mehowley@hotmail.com, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@_25.eml Hi Mona, Happy Wednesday! Attached is the draft agenda for next week, as well as some drafts of articles we are going to publish in the upcoming Spring 2025 Newsletter that is mailed to residents. Give them a look, and let me know your thoughts. Paula wrote the original articles and I made some minor tweaks, but they are still in draft form. For the agenda, it's fairly light outside of the E-Meter/Park Mobile discussion and potential recommendation to City Council. I do think there needs to be more discussion on the nitty gritty details we avoided last meeting, like where it should be instituted, how to handle permits for residents, etc. We also have some updates on legislation our D66 Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten has been working on. Happy to add other items the task force may want to discuss as well. Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Mona McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Nicole Porter ____ < Secretary Jennifer Johnson__ Ross Allard ____Georgiana May____Alice Hausman ___Tom Brace ____ Rice’ Davis ____Jennifer Paulus ____ Tom Prather ____ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan ____ </ Council Liaison Paula Mielke ____ APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 15, 2025 NEW BUSINESS - E-Meter Discussion Details and Discussion Consideration for Recommendation to City Council Update on Request for State Assistance Member Topics / Open Discussion INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Liaison Update Staff Liaison Update ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: March 19, 2025 at 6:30PM Generate Revenue Through E-meter Parking During State Fair The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force and City Council are exploring charging Minnesota State Fair attendees a parking fee when they park on our neighborhood streets. We estimate that in just the two neighborhoods east of Snelling, there are roughly 800 to 1,000 parking spots. The State Fair raised its daily parking fee to $25. If we charge $25 per day for parking over the 12 days of the fair, we could potentially raise $240,000. The task force and city council would need to determine how that money would be used but one idea is to dedicate the money towards city streets, reducing the costs residents pay for assessments and property taxes for street improvements. Park Mobile, the largest e-meter company in the U.S., made a presentation to the task force. When a fair goer parks, they would pay the parking fee using the Park Mobile app, website or simply call Park Mobile to enter their vehicle license plate number. The city would pay a low transaction fee. Parking would continue to be on one side of streets only so emergency vehicles can get through. Parking enforcers would be hired to monitor parking and check that the vehicle owner had paid the parking fee. If we implement this program, it will require a lot of advance communication and signage. Fortunately, Park Mobile provides signage at no charge. The task force and council have many decisions to make. Should we roll out e-meter parking in only a few neighborhoods? Should the rate vary by distance to the fair? Should Falcon Heights residents receive a discount? How will this affect areas where there is permit parking only? Task force and council members would like residents’ input. There will be a presentation on e-meter parking and a public hearing at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., Wed., March 26. (include QR code to connect readers with Park Mobile presentation) 2/10/25 Updated Draft of FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to park in our city neighborhoods?Our city has very few means for generating revenue. By charging a parking fee during the 12 days of the State Fair, we can raise and earmark revenue for a special fund. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. What is the projected revenue?Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking?A lot of advance communication and signage will be required. Park Mobile provides the signs at no charge. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate?We recommend a daily rate, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents?There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. How will the city know whether a person has paid?Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking enforcers. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who don’t pay can be ticketed. We propose having e-meter enforcers so police can focus on traffic and patrolling neighborhoods. How much will it cost our city to implement?There is a minimal processing fee for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile?We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? The Task Force, council and city staff are considering options. The goal is to be equitable across all neighborhoods. We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming?Our residential neighborhoods are being used as free public parking during the fair. People are accustomed to paying for event parking, and we’re confident they will quickly adapt. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout can help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city, or in some instances, serve as a deterrent. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair?Yes, the pay for street parking areas would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round?We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to ‘50s car show. How will this impact St. Paul?More people may look for free parking spots within St. Paul. St. Paul may want to pay for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots?We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger?The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250214161620,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_27.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is the agenda packet for the meeting next Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30PM. Stay warm and safe during this snowy Valentine's Day! Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Mona McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Nicole Porter ____ Secretary Jennifer Johnson__ Ross Allard ____ Georgiana May____ Alice Hausman ___ Tom Brace ____ Rice’ Davis ____ Jennifer Paulus ____ Tom Prather ____ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan ____ Council Liaison Paula Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 15, 2025 E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. E-Meter Discussion i. Details and Discussion ii. Consideration for Recommendation to City Council 2. Update on Request for State Assistance 3. Member Topics / Open Discussion F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: March 19, 2025 at 6:30PM City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2024 7:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Mona McGarthwaite_x_ Vice Chairperson Nicole Porter x__ Secretary Jennifer Johnson__ Ross Allard __X__ Georgiana May_x__ Alice Hausman ___ Tom Brace ____ Rice’ Davis _x__ Jennifer Paulus ____ Tom Prather _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan _x_ Council Liaison Paula Mielke _x__ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Revise report of the survey: 61% did NOT see regular patrols 2. October 16, 2025 – approved with correction noted to fix minutes/staff reports from September and October, as well as the January packet E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Pay for Street Parking Proposal i. Park Mobile – Robert Stephens – views project as problem solving 1. Presentation is in meeting packet a. Important points – i. Takes 45-60 days to get the account set up ii. We put up the signs (they provide) iii. Zones can be set up any way, perhaps by block. 2. Questions a. permit parking could be reused and a code would allow parking without cost. b. Residents who want to allow friends to park would get “permit” associated with license place. c. How is this enforced? Can be integrated with police citation system or ParkMobile nForce (internal system). d. Robert suggests that compliance is a better focus than enforcement. e. How can we limit cruising for parking? Probably by limiting parking in some places by reservations. f. How is it managed? Implementation is done by a specific person, and there is an account manager. Fees depend on how we set it up. g. Can we change? We can. Jack proposes starting with the current parking restrictions, permitting etc. h. How successful is this in generating income? YES! 3. Process forward a. Jack – February Task Force meeting – we vote b. Paula – has a FAQ that we comment on ii. Jack Linehan – background info. – we’ve thought of parking regulations but infrastructure was problematic. 1. The Park Mobile parking income could be as high as $240K 2. Put the money into regulation plus other service 2. Commercial Parking Lot License i. Draft ordinance has been written – approved to go forward 3. Discussion on Request for State Assistance i. Paula reports on her work with Sen. Oumou Verbeten, Mayor Carter, St. Paul Council and Leigh Finke who suggests that we could get $$ from the SF, or the State. 4. Member Topics / Open Discussion F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update i. 2.77% tax levy was lower than expected. ii. International Institute donations iii. Feb. 11 – special election for County Commission 2. Staff Liaison Update i. Ice Castles are up and running, no issues. ii. SAV Police as of March 1 – limited 8 hr patrol and 24/7 call response until staffing increases. G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: February 19, 2025 at 6:30PM REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item E-Meters Proposal Description Following the presentation from Park Mobile in January, the City Council discussed the item at their February workshop and generally supported further exploring the proposal. The City Council plans to hold a public meeting and public hearing opportunity on the proposal at the March 26th, 2025 City Council meeting at 7PM. Before the public hearing and community meeting, it would be beneficial for the Task Force to discuss some of the logistical questions and provide a direction on the topic. Namely: • Where streets/neighborhood s should e-meters cover? • How should we handle parking permits/comp tickets for residents living on an e-meter street? • How should we approach areas that are currently State Fair Permit Parking Only? While these questions do not need to be answered in one night, it would be beneficial to think on these topics and present a recommendation to the City Council for their decision late March. Budget Impact Conservative estimates on the budget impact would be approximately $100,000 to $200,000 annually in net new revenue. Attachment(s) • Spring 2025 Newsletter Article on E-Meters • E-Meter FAQs Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss e-meters and bring questions or thoughts on the concept. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator State Fair Task Force Exploring E-Meter Parking for State Fair Events The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force and City Council are exploring charging Minnesota State Fair attendees a parking fee when they park on our neighborhood streets. It is estimated that in just the two neighborhoods east of Snelling, there are roughly 800 to 1,000 parking spots. The State Fair raised its daily parking fee to $25. Charging $25 per day for parking over the 12 days of the fair could potentially raise $240,000. The task force and city council would need to determine how that money would be used but one idea is to dedicate the money towards city streets, reducing the costs residents pay for assessments and property taxes for street improvements. Park Mobile, the largest e-meter company in the U.S., made a presentation to the task force. When a fairgoer parks, they would pay the parking fee using the Park Mobile app, website or simply call Park Mobile to enter their vehicle license plate number. The city would pay a low transaction fee. Parking would continue to be on one side of the street only so emergency vehicles can get through. Parking enforcers would be hired to monitor parking and check that the vehicle owner had paid the parking fee. If the program gets implemented, it will require a lot of advanced communication and signage. Fortunately, Park Mobile provides signage at no charge. The task force and council have many decisions to make. Should we roll out e-meter parking in only a few neighborhoods? Should the rate vary by distance to the fair? Should Falcon Heights residents receive a discount? How will this affect areas where there is permit parking only? The Task force and council members would like residents’ input. There will be a presentation on emeter parking and a public hearing at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., Wed., March 26. (include QR code to connect readers with Park Mobile presentation) E-Meter Parking Revenue During State Fair Events - FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to park in our city neighborhoods? Our city has very few means for generating revenue. By charging a parking fee during the 12 days of the State Fair, we can raise and earmark revenue for a special fund. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? A lot of advance communication and signage will be required. Park Mobile provides the signs at no charge. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? We recommend a daily rate, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? The State Fair Task Force is still discussing ways to ensure the program is equitable for residents while still meeting needs for financing enforcement and road repairs. This may be form of a complimentary parking permit (or multiple passes) for residents living on a street with e-meters on their street, or reduced rates for residents purchasing a full 12 day parking permit. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking enforcers. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who don’t pay can be ticketed. We propose having e-meter enforcers so police can focus on traffic and patrolling neighborhoods. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a minimal processing fee for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? The Task Force, council and city staff are considering options. The goal is to be equitable across all neighborhoods. We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming? Our residential neighborhoods are being used as free public parking during the fair. People are accustomed to paying for event parking, and we’re confident they will quickly adapt. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout can help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city, or in some instances, serve as a deterrent. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the pay for street parking areas would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to ‘50s car show. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Update on Request for State Assistance Description An update will be provided on the status of the request for additional assistance for the City of Falcon Heights during the State Fair. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force hear the request update and provide feedback. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 20250214161620,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_28.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Attached is the agenda packet for the meeting next Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30PM. Stay warm and safe during this snowy Valentine's Day! Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West AGENDA Wednesday, February 19, 2025 6:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Mona McGarthwaite____ Vice Chairperson Nicole Porter ____ Secretary Jennifer Johnson__ Ross Allard ____ Georgiana May____ Alice Hausman ___ Tom Brace ____ Rice’ Davis ____ Jennifer Paulus ____ Tom Prather ____ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan ____ Council Liaison Paula Mielke ____ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 15, 2025 E. NEW BUSINESS - 1. E-Meter Discussion i. Details and Discussion ii. Consideration for Recommendation to City Council 2. Update on Request for State Assistance 3. Member Topics / Open Discussion F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update 2. Staff Liaison Update G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: March 19, 2025 at 6:30PM City of Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2024 7:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Mona McGarthwaite_x_ Vice Chairperson Nicole Porter x__ Secretary Jennifer Johnson__ Ross Allard __X__ Georgiana May_x__ Alice Hausman ___ Tom Brace ____ Rice’ Davis _x__ Jennifer Paulus ____ Tom Prather _x__ Staff Liaison Jack Linehan _x_ Council Liaison Paula Mielke _x__ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Revise report of the survey: 61% did NOT see regular patrols 2. October 16, 2025 – approved with correction noted to fix minutes/staff reports from September and October, as well as the January packet E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Pay for Street Parking Proposal i. Park Mobile – Robert Stephens – views project as problem solving 1. Presentation is in meeting packet a. Important points – i. Takes 45-60 days to get the account set up ii. We put up the signs (they provide) iii. Zones can be set up any way, perhaps by block. 2. Questions a. permit parking could be reused and a code would allow parking without cost. b. Residents who want to allow friends to park would get “permit” associated with license place. c. How is this enforced? Can be integrated with police citation system or ParkMobile nForce (internal system). d. Robert suggests that compliance is a better focus than enforcement. e. How can we limit cruising for parking? Probably by limiting parking in some places by reservations. f. How is it managed? Implementation is done by a specific person, and there is an account manager. Fees depend on how we set it up. g. Can we change? We can. Jack proposes starting with the current parking restrictions, permitting etc. h. How successful is this in generating income? YES! 3. Process forward a. Jack – February Task Force meeting – we vote b. Paula – has a FAQ that we comment on ii. Jack Linehan – background info. – we’ve thought of parking regulations but infrastructure was problematic. 1. The Park Mobile parking income could be as high as $240K 2. Put the money into regulation plus other service 2. Commercial Parking Lot License i. Draft ordinance has been written – approved to go forward 3. Discussion on Request for State Assistance i. Paula reports on her work with Sen. Oumou Verbeten, Mayor Carter, St. Paul Council and Leigh Finke who suggests that we could get $$ from the SF, or the State. 4. Member Topics / Open Discussion F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Council Liaison Update i. 2.77% tax levy was lower than expected. ii. International Institute donations iii. Feb. 11 – special election for County Commission 2. Staff Liaison Update i. Ice Castles are up and running, no issues. ii. SAV Police as of March 1 – limited 8 hr patrol and 24/7 call response until staffing increases. G. ADJOURN Next regular meeting date: February 19, 2025 at 6:30PM REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item E-Meters Proposal Description Following the presentation from Park Mobile in January, the City Council discussed the item at their February workshop and generally supported further exploring the proposal. The City Council plans to hold a public meeting and public hearing opportunity on the proposal at the March 26th, 2025 City Council meeting at 7PM. Before the public hearing and community meeting, it would be beneficial for the Task Force to discuss some of the logistical questions and provide a direction on the topic. Namely: • Where streets/neighborhood s should e-meters cover? • How should we handle parking permits/comp tickets for residents living on an e-meter street? • How should we approach areas that are currently State Fair Permit Parking Only? While these questions do not need to be answered in one night, it would be beneficial to think on these topics and present a recommendation to the City Council for their decision late March. Budget Impact Conservative estimates on the budget impact would be approximately $100,000 to $200,000 annually in net new revenue. Attachment(s) • Spring 2025 Newsletter Article on E-Meters • E-Meter FAQs Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss e-meters and bring questions or thoughts on the concept. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator State Fair Task Force Exploring E-Meter Parking for State Fair Events The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force and City Council are exploring charging Minnesota State Fair attendees a parking fee when they park on our neighborhood streets. It is estimated that in just the two neighborhoods east of Snelling, there are roughly 800 to 1,000 parking spots. The State Fair raised its daily parking fee to $25. Charging $25 per day for parking over the 12 days of the fair could potentially raise $240,000. The task force and city council would need to determine how that money would be used but one idea is to dedicate the money towards city streets, reducing the costs residents pay for assessments and property taxes for street improvements. Park Mobile, the largest e-meter company in the U.S., made a presentation to the task force. When a fairgoer parks, they would pay the parking fee using the Park Mobile app, website or simply call Park Mobile to enter their vehicle license plate number. The city would pay a low transaction fee. Parking would continue to be on one side of the street only so emergency vehicles can get through. Parking enforcers would be hired to monitor parking and check that the vehicle owner had paid the parking fee. If the program gets implemented, it will require a lot of advanced communication and signage. Fortunately, Park Mobile provides signage at no charge. The task force and council have many decisions to make. Should we roll out e-meter parking in only a few neighborhoods? Should the rate vary by distance to the fair? Should Falcon Heights residents receive a discount? How will this affect areas where there is permit parking only? The Task force and council members would like residents’ input. There will be a presentation on emeter parking and a public hearing at the City Council meeting at 7 p.m., Wed., March 26. (include QR code to connect readers with Park Mobile presentation) E-Meter Parking Revenue During State Fair Events - FAQ Why do we want to charge fair goers to park in our city neighborhoods? Our city has very few means for generating revenue. By charging a parking fee during the 12 days of the State Fair, we can raise and earmark revenue for a special fund. Perhaps our city could move away from property owners bearing the cost of major street repairs. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? A lot of advance communication and signage will be required. Park Mobile provides the signs at no charge. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? We recommend a daily rate, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? The State Fair Task Force is still discussing ways to ensure the program is equitable for residents while still meeting needs for financing enforcement and road repairs. This may be form of a complimentary parking permit (or multiple passes) for residents living on a street with e-meters on their street, or reduced rates for residents purchasing a full 12 day parking permit. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking enforcers. Will the police issue parking tickets? Fair goers who don’t pay can be ticketed. We propose having e-meter enforcers so police can focus on traffic and patrolling neighborhoods. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a minimal processing fee for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? The Task Force, council and city staff are considering options. The goal is to be equitable across all neighborhoods. We want to be a welcoming city. If we charge for parking on our streets, doesn’t that convey we’re not welcoming? Our residential neighborhoods are being used as free public parking during the fair. People are accustomed to paying for event parking, and we’re confident they will quickly adapt. Why not limit paid parking to neighborhoods closest to the fairgrounds? We know that there will be a ripple effect – fair goers will look for free parking in adjacent neighborhoods or other areas within the city. Charging for parking throughout can help balance the volume of parked vehicles throughout the city, or in some instances, serve as a deterrent. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the pay for street parking areas would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? We’re focusing on parking during the State Fair and other events at the fairgrounds that generate high volume of traffic and parking in neighborhoods, such as the Back to ‘50s car show. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Update on Request for State Assistance Description An update will be provided on the status of the request for additional assistance for the City of Falcon Heights during the State Fair. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force hear the request update and provide feedback. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Member Topics Description This is an opportunity for Task Force members to discuss other topics that may not have been covered on the agenda. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the task force discuss additional topics. Meeting Date February 19, 2025 Agenda Item E4 Attachment N/A Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 20250302150051,_Falcon Heights, MN_ falconheights@falconheights.org,_mail@falconheights.org_ mail@falconheights.org, _jack.linehan_34.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Contact Us Submission #: 3829739 IP Address: 97.116.171.112 Submission Date: 03/02/2025 3:00 Survey Time: 8 minutes, 4 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Walter Dunlap Address 1503 iowa avenue Daytime Phone 651 646 8413 Email Address retlaw1944@gmail.com Message: Paid parking, you're kidding, right? My recent experience during The Fair has been positive, with nary a problem. The concept seems mean-spirited and opportunistic, and I hope this "trial balloon will be shot full of holes. Check all that apply I prefer to be contacted by email. Thank you, Falcon Heights, MN This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 20250305153808,Aaron Feickert aaron.feickert@gmail.com,James.Wassenberg@falconheights.org_35.eml You don't often get email from aaron.feickert@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Councilor: I recently read with interest the Council’s proposal to enforce paid parking in the City during (at least) the period of the State Fair. The rationale provided for this change was compelling, and I hope the Council conducts appropriate due diligence in this matter. As I will be unable to attend the upcoming Council meeting where the issue will be discussed, I wish to provide input here. Should the Council choose to move forward with the proposed parking plan, I strongly encourage Councilors to determine in advance how they will assess the success or failure of the new parking scheme at the conclusion of the Fair. The new scheme represents a major change to parking for residents (I reside in the Falcon Woods neighborhood), their guests, service workers, and Fair attendees. As part of this, I noticed that the parking plan materials sent to residents did not indicate if the City must enter into contract terms with the parking vendor that would compel it to continue using the scheme over an extended period. Doing so could hinder the City’s ability to rescind or significantly alter the program if needed after post-Fair assessment by residents. I also strongly encourage the Council to carefully determine the extent to which such parking restrictions should apply to different City neighborhoods. For example, the portion of Falcon Woods in which I reside does not have any Fair-related parking restrictions, given that its location is not particularly common for Fair attendee parking. This is a convenience enjoyed and relied on by neighborhood residents, our guests, and service workers alike. If new restrictions were added without careful planning and forethought, this would represent a significant burden with little to no benefit. One option to ensure this careful consideration might be to solicit (and act on) neighborhood input on whether restrictions would be necessary or welcome in specific areas where Fair parking is not an issue. In my case, I would certainly suggest that my street not be subject to new restrictions. Finally, I would recommend that the Council (if it has not already done so) consult with other similarly-situated jurisdictions that chose to use the same parking vendor, in order to gain a more complete view of the benefits and drawbacks of such a parking scheme and the specific vendor. The vendor of course is not particularly incentivized to highlight drawbacks of its system, nor cases where jurisdictions were unhappy with the results. Past success in certain environments or cities may not signal success in Falcon Heights. I appreciate the Council’s proactive messaging to residents about this idea, and its diligence in ensuring that any change be in the best interest of the City and its residents. It’s my hope that these comments, and those that are brought up by others, will help to guide the decision. Most sincerely, Aaron Feickert Falcon Heights resident 20250305153838,Aaron Feickert aaron.feickert@gmail.com,paula.mielke@falconheights.org_36.eml You don't often get email from aaron.feickert@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Councilor: I recently read with interest the Council’s proposal to enforce paid parking in the City during (at least) the period of the State Fair. The rationale provided for this change was compelling, and I hope the Council conducts appropriate due diligence in this matter. As I will be unable to attend the upcoming Council meeting where the issue will be discussed, I wish to provide input here. Should the Council choose to move forward with the proposed parking plan, I strongly encourage Councilors to determine in advance how they will assess the success or failure of the new parking scheme at the conclusion of the Fair. The new scheme represents a major change to parking for residents (I reside in the Falcon Woods neighborhood), their guests, service workers, and Fair attendees. As part of this, I noticed that the parking plan materials sent to residents did not indicate if the City must enter into contract terms with the parking vendor that would compel it to continue using the scheme over an extended period. Doing so could hinder the City’s ability to rescind or significantly alter the program if needed after post-Fair assessment by residents. I also strongly encourage the Council to carefully determine the extent to which such parking restrictions should apply to different City neighborhoods. For example, the portion of Falcon Woods in which I reside does not have any Fair-related parking restrictions, given that its location is not particularly common for Fair attendee parking. This is a convenience enjoyed and relied on by neighborhood residents, our guests, and service workers alike. If new restrictions were added without careful planning and forethought, this would represent a significant burden with little to no benefit. One option to ensure this careful consideration might be to solicit (and act on) neighborhood input on whether restrictions would be necessary or welcome in specific areas where Fair parking is not an issue. In my case, I would certainly suggest that my street not be subject to new restrictions. Finally, I would recommend that the Council (if it has not already done so) consult with other similarly-situated jurisdictions that chose to use the same parking vendor, in order to gain a more complete view of the benefits and drawbacks of such a parking scheme and the specific vendor. The vendor of course is not particularly incentivized to highlight drawbacks of its system, nor cases where jurisdictions were unhappy with the results. Past success in certain environments or cities may not signal success in Falcon Heights. I appreciate the Council’s proactive messaging to residents about this idea, and its diligence in ensuring that any change be in the best interest of the City and its residents. It’s my hope that these comments, and those that are brought up by others, will help to guide the decision. Most sincerely, Aaron Feickert Falcon Heights resident 20250306075906,Aaron Feickert aaron.feickert@gmail.com,randy.gustafson@falconheights.org_37.eml You don't often get email from aaron.feickert@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Mr. Mayor: I recently read with interest the Council’s proposal to enforce paid parking in the City during (at least) the period of the State Fair. The rationale provided for this change was compelling, and I hope the Council conducts appropriate due diligence in this matter. As I will be unable to attend the upcoming Council meeting where the issue will be discussed, I wish to provide input here. Should the Council choose to move forward with the proposed parking plan, I strongly encourage Councilors to determine in advance how they will assess the success or failure of the new parking scheme at the conclusion of the Fair. The new scheme represents a major change to parking for residents (I reside in the Falcon Woods neighborhood), their guests, service workers, and Fair attendees. As part of this, I noticed that the parking plan materials sent to residents did not indicate if the City must enter into contract terms with the parking vendor that would compel it to continue using the scheme over an extended period. Doing so could hinder the City’s ability to rescind or significantly alter the program if needed after post-Fair assessment by residents. I also strongly encourage the Council to carefully determine the extent to which such parking restrictions should apply to different City neighborhoods. For example, the portion of Falcon Woods in which I reside does not have any Fair-related parking restrictions, given that its location is not particularly common for Fair attendee parking. This is a convenience enjoyed and relied on by neighborhood residents, our guests, and service workers alike. If new restrictions were added without careful planning and forethought, this would represent a significant burden with little to no benefit. One option to ensure this careful consideration might be to solicit (and act on) neighborhood input on whether restrictions would be necessary or welcome in specific areas where Fair parking is not an issue. In my case, I would certainly suggest that my street not be subject to new restrictions. Finally, I would recommend that the Council (if it has not already done so) consult with other similarly-situated jurisdictions that chose to use the same parking vendor, in order to gain a more complete view of the benefits and drawbacks of such a parking scheme and the specific vendor. The vendor of course is not particularly incentivized to highlight drawbacks of its system, nor cases where jurisdictions were unhappy with the results. Past success in certain environments or cities may not signal success in Falcon Heights. I appreciate the Council’s proactive messaging to residents about this idea, and its diligence in ensuring that any change be in the best interest of the City and its residents. It’s my hope that these comments, and those that are brought up by others, will help to guide the decision. Most sincerely, Aaron Feickert Falcon Heights resident 20250306081523,Randy Gustafson randy.gustafson@falconheights.org,Aaron Feickert aaron.feickert@gmail.com, Jack Linehan jack.lineha_38.eml Mr. Feickert, Thank you for sharing your concerns and observations on the e-parking meter research the city council is undertaking. Many questions have been asked, and considerations contemplated, as we investigate the issue many more will be discovered and discussed. Your contributions included. I have copied our City Administrator on this email to assure that your input is received. Thank you for being part of the process. Regards, Randy Gustafson Mayor, City of Falcon Heights ________________________________ From: Aaron Feickert <aaron.feickert@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 3:36 PM To: Randy Gustafson <randy.gustafson@falconheights.org> Subject: Comments on proposed parking plan You don't often get email from aaron.feickert@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Mr. Mayor: I recently read with interest the Council’s proposal to enforce paid parking in the City during (at least) the period of the State Fair. The rationale provided for this change was compelling, and I hope the Council conducts appropriate due diligence in this matter. As I will be unable to attend the upcoming Council meeting where the issue will be discussed, I wish to provide input here. Should the Council choose to move forward with the proposed parking plan, I strongly encourage Councilors to determine in advance how they will assess the success or failure of the new parking scheme at the conclusion of the Fair. The new scheme represents a major change to parking for residents (I reside in the Falcon Woods neighborhood), their guests, service workers, and Fair attendees. As part of this, I noticed that the parking plan materials sent to residents did not indicate if the City must enter into contract terms with the parking vendor that would compel it to continue using the scheme over an extended period. Doing so could hinder the City’s ability to rescind or significantly alter the program if needed after post-Fair assessment by residents. I also strongly encourage the Council to carefully determine the extent to which such parking restrictions should apply to different City neighborhoods. For example, the portion of Falcon Woods in which I reside does not have any Fair-related parking restrictions, given that its location is not particularly common for Fair attendee parking. This is a convenience enjoyed and relied on by neighborhood residents, our guests, and service workers alike. If new restrictions were added without careful planning and forethought, this would represent a significant burden with little to no benefit. One option to ensure this careful consideration might be to solicit (and act on) neighborhood input on whether restrictions would be necessary or welcome in specific areas where Fair parking is not an issue. In my case, I would certainly suggest that my street not be subject to new restrictions. Finally, I would recommend that the Council (if it has not already done so) consult with other similarly-situated jurisdictions that chose to use the same parking vendor, in order to gain a more complete view of the benefits and drawbacks of such a parking scheme and the specific vendor. The vendor of course is not particularly incentivized to highlight drawbacks of its system, nor cases where jurisdictions were unhappy with the results. Past success in certain environments or cities may not signal success in Falcon Heights. I appreciate the Council’s proactive messaging to residents about this idea, and its diligence in ensuring that any change be in the best interest of the City and its residents. It’s my hope that these comments, and those that are brought up by others, will help to guide the decision. Most sincerely, Aaron Feickert Falcon Heights resident 20250321122617,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_42.eml Thanks Georgiana, I'll use the non-annotated version for the packet. From my individual conversations with Council, everyone sounds like they are in a good place with the recommendations and that there is understanding that both staff and the SFTF can build out solutions to one-off problems or staffing plans over time. Additionally, attached are the updated FAQs integrating the latest language from the presentation/recent meetings, as well as a draft message we hope to go out today regarding the public hearing. If anyone has changes, please let me know. Note: links in the message are not live yet, so you will get an error until we have the page up. Jack ________________________________ From: Georgiana May <gmay@umn.edu> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 9:38 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org>; Mona E. McGarthwaite <mehowley@hotmail.com> Subject: presentation here Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Here's the edited presentation as a PP and a .pdf. I believe I've incorporated all the changes requested. I ask that you communicate clearly to the Council that the presentation incorporates all the points of agreement from the joint meeting and that were listed in our March 19 meeting packet. This is a complex effort and we are putting it together for the first time. My feeling is that some tensions that have arisen recently are due to miscommunication and misunderstanding, not ill-intent, but I do also ask that all Council respect the SFTF efforts. There are issues that were not resolved at the joint workshop and that have been raised since the joint workshop. In an effort to improve communication between the SFTF, Council and staff, I have annotated the presentation in the comments section of many of the slides. I suggest that all of you on this email comment on these issues and that the final annotated version be provided to the Council (only) before the public hearing Council meeting next Wednesday. It's a work in progress. Thanks, Georgiana E-Meter FAQs Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? To help cover costs of hosting the Fair. To generate new revenue that will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? We still welcome them, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers. We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more that 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides many signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. Parking Ambassadors can help. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? All households on a street with e-meters would be eligible to obtain one free resident pass, good for one vehicle to park for up-to all 12 days of the State Fair. These passes would be available at City Hall, and are registered to the license plate of the vehicle. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Parking fines double during the State Fair. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round?The proposal at this time is just for during the Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. The Falcon Heights City Council will host a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26th at 7PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall (2077 Larpenteur Ave W.) to consider an ordinance change allowing the use of e-meters on certain city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The plan as proposed by the State Fair Task Force would be: Implementation of e-meter parking zones during the Minnesota State Fair on certain streets in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Snelling to Hamline, Roselawn to Larpenteur), and Northome neighborhood (Snelling to Hamline, Larpenteur to Hoyt). The e-meters will be on the non-hydrant sides of streets where there is currently no State Fair parking restrictions, as identified on the map. The City would contract with ParkMobile, the largest parking management vendor in Minnesota, to collect revenue without the need for physical meters or payment kiosks in the neighborhoods. ParkMobile would supply the City of Falcon Heights signage that city crews would install on e-metered streets. Visitors would be charged $25 per day to park on these streets, using ParkMobile’s app, pay-by-text, or pay-by-phone options. The City of Falcon Heights would net approximately $20 per parking visit, with a revenue estimate of $100,000 to $200,000 annually. These funds would be invested in City infrastructure projects to lower the property tax burden on residents. Residents living on streets with e-meter parking will have the opportunity to get a resident pass, good for one vehicle to park on the street for all 12 days of the Fair. The City would hire Parking Ambassadors to ensure compliance with parking restrictions, as well as serve as a resource to visitors looking for information. The Parking Ambassadors would report vehicles parked without paying their meter to law enforcement, who would issue tickets to illegally parked vehicles. More details on the proposal, including frequently asked questions and additional information, is available at http://www.falconheights.org/e-meterparkingwww.falconheights.org/e-meterparking. Parties interested in voicing their opinion on the proposal may attend the public hearing, or submit written testimony by mail to City Hall prior to the public hearing, or email to mailto:mail@falconheights.orgmail@falconheights.org. 20250321144001,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Elke Johnson elke.johnson@falconheights.org_43.eml Hi Elke, Could you help me by creating a new webpage with E-Meter info? Here are a few attachments * Draft text for the social media post. Additionally, proposing we do a separate e-blast on this. * Updated FAQs and Ordinance for web page * Map of locations (png version here: S:\State Fair\State Fair Parking\2025) Thank you and let me know if there is anything you'd need for it! Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. The Falcon Heights City Council will host a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26th at 7PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall (2077 Larpenteur Ave W.) to consider an ordinance change allowing the use of e-meters on certain city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The plan as proposed by the State Fair Task Force would be: Implementation of e-meter parking zones during the Minnesota State Fair on certain streets in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Snelling to Hamline, Roselawn to Larpenteur), and Northome neighborhood (Snelling to Hamline, Larpenteur to Hoyt). The e-meters will be on the non-hydrant sides of streets where there is currently no State Fair parking restrictions, as identified on the map. The City would contract with ParkMobile, the largest parking management vendor in Minnesota, to collect revenue without the need for physical meters or payment kiosks in the neighborhoods. ParkMobile would supply the City of Falcon Heights signage that city crews would install on e-metered streets. Visitors would be charged $25 per day to park on these streets, using ParkMobile’s app, pay-by-text, or pay-by-phone options. The City of Falcon Heights would net approximately $20 per parking visit, with a revenue estimate of $100,000 to $200,000 annually. These funds would be invested in City infrastructure projects to lower the property tax burden on residents. Residents living on streets with e-meter parking will have the opportunity to get a resident pass, good for one vehicle to park on the street for all 12 days of the Fair. The City would hire Parking Ambassadors to ensure compliance with parking restrictions, as well as serve as a resource to visitors looking for information. The Parking Ambassadors would report vehicles parked without paying their meter to law enforcement, who would issue tickets to illegally parked vehicles. More details on the proposal, including frequently asked questions and additional information, is available at http://www.falconheights.org/e-meterparkingwww.falconheights.org/e-meterparking. Parties interested in voicing their opinion on the proposal may attend the public hearing, or submit written testimony by mail to City Hall prior to the public hearing, or email to mailto:mail@falconheights.orgmail@falconheights.org. E-Meter FAQs Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? To help cover costs of hosting the Fair. To generate new revenue that will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? We still welcome them, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers. We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more that 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides many signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. Parking Ambassadors can help. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. We propose charging the same daily parking rate as the State Fair ($25). Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? All households on a street with e-meters would be eligible to obtain one free resident pass, good for one vehicle to park for up-to all 12 days of the State Fair. These passes would be available at City Hall, and are registered to the license plate of the vehicle. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Parking fines double during the State Fair. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round?The proposal at this time is just for during the Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. State Fair E-Meter Parking Map Updated March 2025 Note - Parking within 30' of a stop sign or in front of a driveway is never permitted and will result in a fine or towing. 20250327101451,_Falcon Heights, MN_ falconheights@falconheights.org,_mail@falconheights.org_ mail@falconheights.org, _jack.linehan_44.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Contact Us Submission #: 3886276 IP Address: 97.116.171.112 Submission Date: 03/27/2025 10:14 Survey Time: 15 minutes, 48 seconds You have a new online form submission. Note: all answers displaying "*****" are marked as sensitive and must be viewed after your login. Name Walter Dunlap Address 1503 Iowa Avenue Daytime Phone 651 646 8413 Email Address retlaw1944@gmail.com Message: I am disappointed to have attended a public hearing during which the "paid parking" proposal to be discussed was obviously a "done deal." "The City That Soars" may become known as the mean-spirited suburb that gouge whomever it can. Will turnstiles for pedestrians be next? Check all that apply I prefer to be contacted by email. Thank you, Falcon Heights, MN This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email. 20250327194224,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Elke Johnson elke.johnson@falconheights.org, Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@_45.eml Mayor and Council, I've been getting feedback that the original story the Fox9 newsroom published inaccurately represented that the full proposal had been approved as presented. The reporter who was on site tried to correct the original report in the 5PM video story and we've requested the newsroom update the original video. We're getting comments/questions from residents and I am sure you are, too. To help cut down the confusion, I am proposing sending out an email update tonight at 10PM to our subscribers and the updated FAQ. Please review and provide me any concerns you may have prior to it's scheduled publishing at 10PM. I will also update the SFTF prior to launch. *Note, the website edits won't go live until after 10PM. Thank you, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ The Falcon Heights City Council hosted a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26th at 7PM. Over 80 residents attended the public hearing, with 34 residents providing public comment and over 20 residents submitting written comments. The Falcon Heights City Council was extremely appreciative of the civility in which neighbors supported each other as they heard differing opinions on the topic. The full https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/viewer.php?streamid=7693video from the public hearing is available here starting at the 22:30 minute mark. Following the public hearing and lengthy discussion, the City Council took the following actions: Approved an ordinance that modifies city code to allow for e-meters. Authorized approving a contract with ParkMobile to be the vendor to provide e-meters. The City Council and the State Fair Task Force will use the testimony from residents on the impacts the original proposal could have on their households to build a plan that addresses the needs and concerns of residents. The following items have not been voted on, and need future action and further consideration: How many resident passes each household will get, and who is eligible for the passes. Whether resident passes are tied to a license plate, or whether they are e-passes or physical passes. Which streets or neighborhoods are designated for e-meter parking, and when the e-meters would be in effect. The amount visitors pay to use the e-meters. These items will all require future action by the City Council as the plan is continued to be built out. An updated FAQ and additional information is available here: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkinghttps://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking E-Meter FAQs (UPDATED 3/27/25) What action did the City Council take at the March 26th City Council meeting? Following the public hearing, the City Council unanimously approved two motions at the March 26th City Council meeting: Approved Ordinance 25-01 which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25 which authorizes the ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for, and who would be eligible. How passes will be distributed, and in what format they will be (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented, and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitors parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? This has not been voted on yet. City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at their workshop meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live streamed meeting available https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=1here. Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? To help cover costs of hosting the Fair. To generate new revenue that will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? We still welcome them, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers. We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides many signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. Parking Ambassadors can help. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? All households on a street with e-meters would be eligible to obtain one free resident pass, good for one vehicle to park for up-to all 12 days of the State Fair. These passes would be available at City Hall, and are registered to the license plate of the vehicle. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Parking fines double during the State Fair. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? The proposal at this time is just for during the Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? Staff’s plan is to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists and add additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250327201057,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org,'Georgiana May' gmay@umn.edu_46.eml Paula Mielke Falcon Heights City Council ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:42 PM Cc: Elke Johnson <elke.johnson@falconheights.org>; Kelly Nelson <kelly.nelson@falconheights.org> Subject: Feedback Requested on Pending E-Mail to Residents: E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ Mayor and Council, I've been getting feedback that the original story the Fox9 newsroom published inaccurately represented that the full proposal had been approved as presented. The reporter who was on site tried to correct the original report in the 5PM video story and we've requested the newsroom update the original video. We're getting comments/questions from residents and I am sure you are, too. To help cut down the confusion, I am proposing sending out an email update tonight at 10PM to our subscribers and the updated FAQ. Please review and provide me any concerns you may have prior to it's scheduled publishing at 10PM. I will also update the SFTF prior to launch. *Note, the website edits won't go live until after 10PM. Thank you, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ The Falcon Heights City Council hosted a public hearing on Wednesday, March 26th at 7PM. Over 80 residents attended the public hearing, with 34 residents providing public comment and over 20 residents submitting written comments. The Falcon Heights City Council was extremely appreciative of the civility in which neighbors supported each other as they heard differing opinions on the topic. The full https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/viewer.php?streamid=7693video from the public hearing is available here starting at the 22:30 minute mark. Following the public hearing and lengthy discussion, the City Council took the following actions: Approved an ordinance that modifies city code to allow for e-meters. Authorized approving a contract with ParkMobile to be the vendor to provide e-meters. The City Council and the State Fair Task Force will use the testimony from residents on the impacts the original proposal could have on their households to build a plan that addresses the needs and concerns of residents. The following items have not been voted on, and need future action and further consideration: How many resident passes each household will get, and who is eligible for the passes. Whether resident passes are tied to a license plate, or whether they are e-passes or physical passes. Which streets or neighborhoods are designated for e-meter parking, and when the e-meters would be in effect. The amount visitors pay to use the e-meters. These items will all require future action by the City Council as the plan is continued to be built out. An updated FAQ and additional information is available here: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkinghttps://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking E-Meter FAQs (UPDATED 3/27/25) What action did the City Council take at the March 26th City Council meeting? Following the public hearing, the City Council unanimously approved two motions at the March 26th City Council meeting: Approved Ordinance 25-01 which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25 which authorizes the ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for, and who would be eligible. How passes will be distributed, and in what format they will be (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented, and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitors parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? This has not been voted on yet. City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at their workshop meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live streamed meeting available https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=1here. Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? To help cover costs of hosting the Fair. To generate new revenue that will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? We still welcome them, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers. We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides many signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. Parking Ambassadors can help. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? All households on a street with e-meters would be eligible to obtain one free resident pass, good for one vehicle to park for up-to all 12 days of the State Fair. These passes would be available at City Hall, and are registered to the license plate of the vehicle. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Parking fines double during the State Fair. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? The proposal at this time is just for during the Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? Staff’s plan is to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists and add additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250327220042,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Elke Johnson elke.johnson@falconheights.org, Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@_47.eml Thank you everyone for great feedback. Attached is a version of the email that incorporates feedback from the responses I've received, which shortens the message and addresses concerns to more specifically reference the media's incorrect reporting on whether the Task Force plan was adopted. I also modified the FAQ slightly with feedback that should incorporate everyone's comments. The update will now go out closer to 10:15PM or 10:30PM. Let me know if there are concerns. Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:42 PM Cc: Elke Johnson <elke.johnson@falconheights.org>; Kelly Nelson <kelly.nelson@falconheights.org> Subject: Feedback Requested on Pending E-Mail to Residents: E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ Mayor and Council, I've been getting feedback that the original story the Fox9 newsroom published inaccurately represented that the full proposal had been approved as presented. The reporter who was on site tried to correct the original report in the 5PM video story and we've requested the newsroom update the original video. We're getting comments/questions from residents and I am sure you are, too. To help cut down the confusion, I am proposing sending out an email update tonight at 10PM to our subscribers and the updated FAQ. Please review and provide me any concerns you may have prior to it's scheduled publishing at 10PM. I will also update the SFTF prior to launch. *Note, the website edits won't go live until after 10PM. Thank you, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ The Falcon Heights City Council hosted a public hearing on Wed., March 26, on a proposed change to an ordinance that would allow the use of e-meters on certain streets during the Minnesota State Fair. During the meeting, our State Fair Task Force shared a proposal to help residents understand how e-meter parking could be implemented in the city during the Fair. Unfortunately, some media incorrectly reported that the Task Force proposal was voted on and approved by the council. That’s not true. The council voted to approve an ordinance to modify city code to allow for e-meters. Adopting the ordinance was an important step to continue the discussion of e-meter parking. The council also voted to authorize a contract with ParkMobile to be a vendor to provide emeters. More than 80 residents attended the public hearing. Thirty-four residents provided public comment at the meeting and more than 20 submitted written comment. The City Council and State Fair Task Force value the input from residents and will use that to develop a formal plan that will be voted on by the City Council at a future meeting. The full video from the public hearing is available here starting at the 22:30 minute mark. An updated FAQ and additional information is available here: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking E-Meter FAQs (UPDATED 3/27/25) What action did the City Council take at the March 26th City Council meeting? • Following the public hearing, the City Council unanimously approved two motions at the March 26th City Council meeting: 1. Approved Ordinance 25-01 which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (emeters). 2. Approved Resolution 25-25 which authorizes the ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? • Yes, City Council Members commented during discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: 1. Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: ▪ How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for, and who would be eligible. ▪ How passes will be distributed, and in what format they will be (i.e. epasses, hang tags or other). ▪ Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. 2. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented, and during which times it is in effect. 3. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitors parking. 4. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? • This has not been voted on yet. City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. When is the next discussion on e-meters? • City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at their workshop meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live streamed meeting available here. Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? • To help cover costs of hosting the Fair. • To generate new revenue that will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? • We still welcome them, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. • Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers. • We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? • This has not been voted on yet. The proposal from the State Fair Task Force includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. • On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. • These large, contiguous areas are highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? • Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? • ParkMobile provides many signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. • We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. • Parking Ambassadors can help. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? • The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the emeter has expired. Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? • There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking enforcement in the neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? • The State Fair Task Force proposed that each household in affected areas may obtain one resident pass for one vehicle good for 12 days from the fair. The Task Force and City Council will use input from residents to evaluate the number and format of passes provided How will the city know whether a person has paid? • Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. How will parking violations be handled? • Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Parking fines double during the State Fair. • Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed. How much will it cost our city to implement? • There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. Why Park Mobile? • We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? • No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? • Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? • The proposal at this time is just for during the Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? • Staff’s plan is to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists and add additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? • More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may want to charge for street parking as well. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? • We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? • The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250327231613,Randy Gustafson randy.gustafson@falconheights.org,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Elke Johnson elke.jo_48.eml in case the sharing deal didn't work attached are my suggestions on the FAQ website items Regards, Randy Gustafson Mayor, City of Falcon Heights ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 11:12 PM Cc: Elke Johnson <elke.johnson@falconheights.org>; Kelly Nelson <kelly.nelson@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Feedback Requested on Pending E-Mail to Residents: E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ Hi All, Unfortunately I'm running in to technical difficulties in having the email go out. I've been trying since 10:30, but I can't figure out where it's going wrong. I'll circle up with Elke in the morning, who is much better with the backend of the website than I, and see if the two of us can get something out at a more reasonable hour. In the interim, the page on e-meters has been updated to include the updated version of the message: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking If you have other changes, feel free to send and we can try to incorporate before it gets sent in the morning. Thank you everyone for the feedback. Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 PM Cc: Elke Johnson <elke.johnson@falconheights.org>; Kelly Nelson <kelly.nelson@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: Feedback Requested on Pending E-Mail to Residents: E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ Thank you everyone for great feedback. Attached is a version of the email that incorporates feedback from the responses I've received, which shortens the message and addresses concerns to more specifically reference the media's incorrect reporting on whether the Task Force plan was adopted. I also modified the FAQ slightly with feedback that should incorporate everyone's comments. The update will now go out closer to 10:15PM or 10:30PM. Let me know if there are concerns. Jack ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:42 PM Cc: Elke Johnson <elke.johnson@falconheights.org>; Kelly Nelson <kelly.nelson@falconheights.org> Subject: Feedback Requested on Pending E-Mail to Residents: E-Meter Proposal Public Hearing Recap & Updated FAQ Mayor and Council, I've been getting feedback that the original story the Fox9 newsroom published inaccurately represented that the full proposal had been approved as presented. The reporter who was on site tried to correct the original report in the 5PM video story and we've requested the newsroom update the original video. We're getting comments/questions from residents and I am sure you are, too. To help cut down the confusion, I am proposing sending out an email update tonight at 10PM to our subscribers and the updated FAQ. Please review and provide me any concerns you may have prior to it's scheduled publishing at 10PM. I will also update the SFTF prior to launch. *Note, the website edits won't go live until after 10PM. Thank you, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. E-Meter FAQs (UPDATED 3/27/25) Mayor Gustafson suggested edits are contained in this document, recognizing that a ‘final’ has been sent a few minutes prior to my submission, and more minutes getting my typing completed. Thank you for maybe considering them as they get posted on the website. What action did the City Council take at the March 26th City Council meeting? Following the public hearing, the City Council unanimously approved two motions at the March 26th City Council meeting: Approved Ordinance 25-01 which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25 which authorizes the City to negotiate with ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for, and who would be eligible. How passes will be distributed, and in what format they will be (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented, and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitors parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? This has not been voted on yet. City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at their workshop meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live streamed meeting available https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=1here. Why do we want Fair goers to pay for parking? “Free Parking” is not really ‘free’. To help cover costs of hosting the Fairt hat are currently, and historically, not recognized by the governing body of State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city? We will continue to welcome fair-goers, charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid Fair-goers while they navigate our neighborhoods. We hope to improve Fair-goers experience – more porta-potties, trash cans and services! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. On one side of the street, without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How will fair goers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides many temporary signs which will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas. We will communicate extensively through a variety of media. Parking Ambassadors can directly help via personal interaction with visitors. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fair goers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. Could rates vary, based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via Park Mobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city and improve parking rule compliance in our neighborhoods. Will residents need to pay to park? (edited before my typing okay) All households on a street with e-meters would be eligible to obtain one free resident pass, good for one vehicle to park for up-to all 12 days of the State Fair. These passes would be available at City Hall, and are registered to the license plate of the vehicle. How will the city know whether a person has paid? Park Mobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. Cyber security and MN Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or that have failed to pay. Current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed, in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction, and there is no capital expense. Park Mobile provides all the signage at no cost. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. At this exploration stage the numbers are being calculated along with the policy considerations and will be discussed as much transparency as possible. Why Park Mobile? We explored temporary parking meters, but this is a much easier option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with Park Mobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the Park Mobile website, pay by text, or simply call Park Mobile. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? No proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue be parking on one-side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full time, year-round? The proposal at this time is just for during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. This is an event specific proposal - NOT year-round. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? No. Staff’s plan is to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists and add additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. Neighboring cities may choose to charge for street parking as well to cover their costs incurred due to the State Fair. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Take out that anger? We trust not. Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that won’t reach everyone. There will be a lot of signage. Paying for event parking isn’t unusual. 20250331110834,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com,Jack Linehan Jack.linehan@falconheights.org_110.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250331115759,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com,_Mail@falconheights.org_ Mail@falconheights.org_111.eml You don't often get email from mmtb45@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Date: March 31, 2025 at 11:08:32 AM CDT To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State fair paid parking Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250331130507,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com_112.eml Hi Margaret, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your observations. We're tracking comments received to provide them to the City Council & State Fair Task Force (SFTF) for their review as they develop a plan. My role as an appointed administrator is to execute policy as laid out by the City Council and to manage operations of the City. To know what the City Council's policy directives are, we have regular workshop meetings to provide myself and the rest of staff direction on how to approach certain topics. The meeting on 3/26 may have been the first meeting that raised awareness on the issue, but the State Fair Task Force had discussed the topic at four meetings (1/15, 2/19, 3/12, 3/19) and the City Council had discussed it at length at three workshops (2/5, 3/5, 3/12), which are all televised here<https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=2>. The proposal to implement paid parking via e-meters was given support at each meeting and we had clear direction heading in to the public hearing on the proposal. That gave staff the direction on how to build the program. The feedback from the hearing provides valuable insight to the City Council and task force on the issues that still need to be worked out such as passes, pricing, location and more. Staff recommended the City Council take two actions to initiate the process if e-meters were supported: adopting an ordinance allowing e-meters, and allowing staff to negotiate and finalize a contract with ParkMobile to be a vendor. Both were approved, so the e-meter allowance has been added to City Code and we are finalizing the contract with ParkMobile as our attorneys work out the details. The information surrounding these items was included in the City Council packet, which was posted the Friday before the meeting as always, here.<https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/ 5802/638781730906070000> We spelled out exactly what action was being requested following the public hearing and the Mayor walked through the steps before the public hearing opened, but I do apologize if there was confusion around what would be occurring. The suggestions to do a survey and limit north/south parking on certain streets in Northome will be shared with Council & the SFTF for their consideration. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 11:08 AM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State fair paid parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250401120146,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_113.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack Thank you for responding to my concerns. I did take the time to view all 4 of the videos of meetings you sent. There were times of technical stoppage, so I might not have gotten every bit of them , but most. If, I got it right, these were council meetings & not task force meetings. It appears to me, that the council was willing to go along with the task force recommendations before presenting it to all the residents. You even admit the meeting on the 26th was the first to raise awareness on this issue. Even though I'm against this, I would accept & go along with what the majority of residents would want. Why not do a survey of each household? If you would look at Facebook Falcon Heights Neighbors (MN) , you could see a lot of controversy & confusion about this. (There are several different feeds on it.) I have heard a lot of comments from outside of our city, as well, also expressing confusion & concerns for our residents. If this is implemented, I have huge concerns over the cost $25 & only 1 pass per household, not even in front of the owners house. The Council kept referring to $25 is what the fair charges. Don't forget, that's inside the grounds not 4-10 blocks away. Also, do we want to reduce our welcoming city to the greed of the state fair? I really hope this can be resolved for the best for the best of our residents. Thanks again, Margaret Barrett ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 6:05 PM To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: State fair paid parking Hi Margaret, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your observations. We're tracking comments received to provide them to the City Council & State Fair Task Force (SFTF) for their review as they develop a plan. My role as an appointed administrator is to execute policy as laid out by the City Council and to manage operations of the City. To know what the City Council's policy directives are, we have regular workshop meetings to provide myself and the rest of staff direction on how to approach certain topics. The meeting on 3/26 may have been the first meeting that raised awareness on the issue, but the State Fair Task Force had discussed the topic at four meetings (1/15, 2/19, 3/12, 3/19) and the City Council had discussed it at length at three workshops (2/5, 3/5, 3/12), which are all televised here<https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=2>. The proposal to implement paid parking via e-meters was given support at each meeting and we had clear direction heading in to the public hearing on the proposal. That gave staff the direction on how to build the program. The feedback from the hearing provides valuable insight to the City Council and task force on the issues that still need to be worked out such as passes, pricing, location and more. Staff recommended the City Council take two actions to initiate the process if e-meters were supported: adopting an ordinance allowing e-meters, and allowing staff to negotiate and finalize a contract with ParkMobile to be a vendor. Both were approved, so the e-meter allowance has been added to City Code and we are finalizing the contract with ParkMobile as our attorneys work out the details. The information surrounding these items was included in the City Council packet, which was posted the Friday before the meeting as always, here.<https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/ 5802/638781730906070000> We spelled out exactly what action was being requested following the public hearing and the Mayor walked through the steps before the public hearing opened, but I do apologize if there was confusion around what would be occurring. The suggestions to do a survey and limit north/south parking on certain streets in Northome will be shared with Council & the SFTF for their consideration. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 11:08 AM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State fair paid parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250401120815,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com,_Mail@falconheights.org_ Mail@falconheights.org_114.eml You don't often get email from mmtb45@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. I will also forward my last response to Jack. For some reason it isn't part of this. ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 6:05 PM To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: State fair paid parking Hi Margaret, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your observations. We're tracking comments received to provide them to the City Council & State Fair Task Force (SFTF) for their review as they develop a plan. My role as an appointed administrator is to execute policy as laid out by the City Council and to manage operations of the City. To know what the City Council's policy directives are, we have regular workshop meetings to provide myself and the rest of staff direction on how to approach certain topics. The meeting on 3/26 may have been the first meeting that raised awareness on the issue, but the State Fair Task Force had discussed the topic at four meetings (1/15, 2/19, 3/12, 3/19) and the City Council had discussed it at length at three workshops (2/5, 3/5, 3/12), which are all televised here<https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=2>. The proposal to implement paid parking via e-meters was given support at each meeting and we had clear direction heading in to the public hearing on the proposal. That gave staff the direction on how to build the program. The feedback from the hearing provides valuable insight to the City Council and task force on the issues that still need to be worked out such as passes, pricing, location and more. Staff recommended the City Council take two actions to initiate the process if e-meters were supported: adopting an ordinance allowing e-meters, and allowing staff to negotiate and finalize a contract with ParkMobile to be a vendor. Both were approved, so the e-meter allowance has been added to City Code and we are finalizing the contract with ParkMobile as our attorneys work out the details. The information surrounding these items was included in the City Council packet, which was posted the Friday before the meeting as always, here.<https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/ 5802/638781730906070000> We spelled out exactly what action was being requested following the public hearing and the Mayor walked through the steps before the public hearing opened, but I do apologize if there was confusion around what would be occurring. The suggestions to do a survey and limit north/south parking on certain streets in Northome will be shared with Council & the SFTF for their consideration. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 11:08 AM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State fair paid parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250401120936,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com,_Mail@falconheights.org_ Mail@falconheights.org_115.eml You don't often get email from mmtb45@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. My latest response to Jack's letter to me. Thank you ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:01 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: Re: State fair paid parking Hi Jack Thank you for responding to my concerns. I did take the time to view all 4 of the videos of meetings you sent. There were times of technical stoppage, so I might not have gotten every bit of them , but most. If, I got it right, these were council meetings & not task force meetings. It appears to me, that the council was willing to go along with the task force recommendations before presenting it to all the residents. You even admit the meeting on the 26th was the first to raise awareness on this issue. Even though I'm against this, I would accept & go along with what the majority of residents would want. Why not do a survey of each household? If you would look at Facebook Falcon Heights Neighbors (MN) , you could see a lot of controversy & confusion about this. (There are several different feeds on it.) I have heard a lot of comments from outside of our city, as well, also expressing confusion & concerns for our residents. If this is implemented, I have huge concerns over the cost $25 & only 1 pass per household, not even in front of the owners house. The Council kept referring to $25 is what the fair charges. Don't forget, that's inside the grounds not 4-10 blocks away. Also, do we want to reduce our welcoming city to the greed of the state fair? I really hope this can be resolved for the best for the best of our residents. Thanks again, Margaret Barrett ________________________________ From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 6:05 PM To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: State fair paid parking Hi Margaret, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your observations. We're tracking comments received to provide them to the City Council & State Fair Task Force (SFTF) for their review as they develop a plan. My role as an appointed administrator is to execute policy as laid out by the City Council and to manage operations of the City. To know what the City Council's policy directives are, we have regular workshop meetings to provide myself and the rest of staff direction on how to approach certain topics. The meeting on 3/26 may have been the first meeting that raised awareness on the issue, but the State Fair Task Force had discussed the topic at four meetings (1/15, 2/19, 3/12, 3/19) and the City Council had discussed it at length at three workshops (2/5, 3/5, 3/12), which are all televised here<https://webstreaming.ctv15.org/typeview.php?regionid=97&typeid=2>. The proposal to implement paid parking via e-meters was given support at each meeting and we had clear direction heading in to the public hearing on the proposal. That gave staff the direction on how to build the program. The feedback from the hearing provides valuable insight to the City Council and task force on the issues that still need to be worked out such as passes, pricing, location and more. Staff recommended the City Council take two actions to initiate the process if e-meters were supported: adopting an ordinance allowing e-meters, and allowing staff to negotiate and finalize a contract with ParkMobile to be a vendor. Both were approved, so the e-meter allowance has been added to City Code and we are finalizing the contract with ParkMobile as our attorneys work out the details. The information surrounding these items was included in the City Council packet, which was posted the Friday before the meeting as always, here.<https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/ 5802/638781730906070000> We spelled out exactly what action was being requested following the public hearing and the Mayor walked through the steps before the public hearing opened, but I do apologize if there was confusion around what would be occurring. The suggestions to do a survey and limit north/south parking on certain streets in Northome will be shared with Council & the SFTF for their consideration. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 11:08 AM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: State fair paid parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack I want to voice my concern’s over the proposed idea of charging people for parking in our area during the state fair. First, I’m totally against it. I attended last weeks meeting to gather information, since I wasn’t sure how I felt. After listening to residents views on both sides, I came to my conclusion. I was shocked that after 2 & 1/2 hrs of discussion, votes were taken & passed within 5 minutes. Many of us walked out of there confused. What just happened ? It has since been clarified that a decision on implementing paid parking was not voted on. I feel you & the council are in favor & had your minds made up before this meeting. I would like to see a survey to each homeowner just asking , yes or no. I also suggest you restrict all parking on Albert & Pascal from Hoyt to Larpenteur during the fair. This would greatly improve safety for intersections & alley access. If you do go thru with charged parking, & give each homeowner at least 2 passes, how much money will you really make? Is it worth it to alienate many of our residents & visitors? Please take time to really find out what Falcon Hts residents want. This is causing angst in our community. Thank you, Margaret Barrett 1437 Hoyt Ave W Sent from my iPhone 20250401192454,Randi Tomlinson randitomlinson@aol.com,mail@falconheights.org_116.eml [You don't often get email from randitomlinson@aol.com. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. City council members and task force, I am very concerned how adopting paid parking will affect the residents of Falcon Heights. I am most concerned for the residents of the Northhome area of Falcon Heights. Paying for parking will give people more ownership of the space they have paid for, and truly turn our lovely neighborhood into nothing more than a parking lot. I have always been proud of how close we are as a neighborhood and how we work together. As Jack Linehan said, the council and the task force were well versed in what was going on but the residents were not. Technically, the city followed what legally they need to do to let people know what is being discussed. The general public doesn’t usually tune in to every meeting. I feel when there is something that is going to limit how we can move about and live our lives with as little disruption as possible, a letter should have been sent out to let residents to let us know that pay parking is being discussed. The task force is a group of volunteers, not elected. I appreciate the work they have done. Maybe setting up a city discussion panel would have given people time to think more in depth what pay parking would mean for them. As of now I am feeling like the council moved ahead and slipped one past us. It is not making Falcon Heights safer. As you will read in the Facebook post I included below I have made suggestions that would do just that. Respectfully, Randi Tomlinson Resident since 1991 -Randi 20250408193409,Randy Gustafson randy.gustafson@falconheights.org,Mary Healy mhealy52@gmail.com, FH Mail mail@falconheights.org_117.eml Mary, Thank you for being an active participant in the discussion on the State Fair Taskforce recommendation of paid parking by non-residents to meet community issues surrounding the State Fair's impacts on the residents of Falcon Heights. Hopefully you have had an opportunity read/study the FAQs and clarifications surrounding the issue that the city published on the website following the public hearing that clarified facts to address misinformation appearing in media stories and social media platforms on the subject. Your Councilmembers are serious about listening to resident concerns, feedback, questions, ideas, and suggestions as we contemplate how to best address community concerns surrounding the impact the State Fair has on our community. That was the motivation for the formation of the State Fair Taskforce in 2023 as the world came out of the pandemic and we began working toward a new normal. Neighborhood/Public Safety is the number one concern of your city council/government. The State Fair directly impacts all residents of the City of Falcon Heights, including our public safety, and creates costs of providing services that are not compensated, or even recognized, by the State Fair's governing body. This problem is not new. For decades city councils have tried many ways to resolve the issues surrounding hosting a regional attraction that refuses to acknowledge it has an impact beyond their fence. In fairness, I do recognize that State Fair management has for many years contracted with the City of Saint Paul Police Department to provide security services outside their gates, and to a limited extent compensated Falcon Heights' contracted law enforcement providers. On Wednesday March 26 the council took the first step to be able to delve deeper into the potential solution advanced by the State Fair Taskforce. At subsequent meetings, such as the 4/3/24 Workshop, the council will explore the parking proposal further and will be incorporating public testimony into our discussion as we attempt to figure out details on how to proceed, or not proceed, on this proposal to address the public safety and neighborhood concerns surrounding parking on city streets during the State Fair. At this time no plans or decisions have been made beyond making it possible to make plans and decisions in the weeks/months ahead in accordance with the deliberative pace that government is required to operate. Please stay involved as our city seeks ways to resolve the issues surrounding being host to a regional attraction that impacts our residents and neighborhoods. Regards, Randy Gustafson Mayor, City of Falcon Heights ________________________________ From: Mary Healy <mhealy52@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:02 PM To: Randy Gustafson <randy.gustafson@falconheights.org> Subject: No to paid state fair parking You don't often get email from mhealy52@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Mr. Gustafson- My husband Dan and I live at 1835 Pascal in Falcon Heights. It's a fairly long walk from our address to the entrance to the fair, but people park in front of our house many days. I do NOT want our city to start charging people to park during the fair. It will drastically change the image of Falcon Heights as a nice family-oriented place to live. It will make visitors angry with us, the residents. I am sure people will expect us to be able to answer questions when we are working in our yard. I understand that the fair causes expenses to our town, but that is part of the price we pay for an otherwise excellent location in the Twin Cities. Please do NOT implement this paid state fair parking plan. Sincerely, Mary Healy 651-485-5359 20250408205207,James Wassenberg james.wassenberg@falconheights.org,Mary Healy mhealy52@gmail.com_118.eml Dear Ms Healy, Thank you very much for your email. I will say that I have received comments from residents both for and against the idea of paid parking in Falcon Heights during the fair. I do understand the concern that Falcon Heights may not be perceived as welcoming in its efforts to offset the costs of hosting the fair. Though I do also feel that fairgoers primarily see Falcon Heights as a convenient parking place rather than a place where they are seeking welcome. I still support the idea of paid parking in Falcon Heights, and my personal quest is to ensure that the impact on residents is at or near zero. I do ask your patience and that you stay tuned as the city communicates more details about how we plan to do just that. Best Regards, Jim ________________________________ From: Mary Healy Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 7:07 PM To: James Wassenberg Subject: No to paid state fair parking You don't often get email from mhealy52@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Mr. Wassenberg- I have never written to any Falcon Heights city council person, but I feel very strongly about this issue. My husband Dan and I live at 1835 Pascal in Falcon Heights. It's a fairly long walk from our address to the entrance to the fair, but people park in front of our house many days. I do NOT want our city to start charging people to park during the fair. It will drastically change the image of Falcon Heights as a nice family-oriented place to live. It will make visitors angry with us, the residents. I am sure people will expect us to be able to answer questions when we are working in our yard. I understand that the fair causes expenses to our town, but that is part of the price we pay for an otherwise excellent location in the Twin Cities. Please do NOT implement this paid state fair parking plan. Sincerely, Mary Healy 651-485-5359 20250415105609,Sue Majerus suemajerus1@gmail.com,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org, _Tom Prather _ Kris Grangaard_ ktbd4_119.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Northome is unique due to alleys, no matter if you moved to paid parking please implement no parking on Albert, pascal etc - the streets that impact the homes coming out of the alleys Sue Majerus On Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> wrote: [cid:ii_1963a27a0bb6446d4871] Sue Majerus On Tue, Apr 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> wrote: Did you know about the attached pic related to vendors? Sue Majerus On Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> wrote: Moving forward sent to city council email for Paula Sue Majerus ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: <paula.mielke@comcast.net<mailto:paula.mielke@comcast.net>> Date: Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM Subject: Re: Parking To: Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> Dear Sue, Please email any comments you have about fair parking to the city email address. And all communication about the city should be emailed to my council email address, not my personal email address. Thank you. Paula Mielke 651-492-4143 On Apr 13, 2025 1:56 PM, Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> wrote: I meet up with businesses like Curves and Jimmy John - they heard about the parking plan but didn't get a notice. Their employees don't park In front of the business but over flow into the community for parking - so impact and issue with workers parking Furthermore it was pointed out to me that the 55 plus and townhomes that park in the community park over night. So if they paid meters stop at 12:00 they would wake up the next day going to work or errands with a ticket and same holds true for other residents Lastly , chatted with St Anthony policy today while they were out and about. Not sure how much you communicated with them but reaction was it would be an added burden on top of all others patrolling in the area. Sue Majerus 651 2065193 On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM Sue Majerus <suemajerus1@gmail.com<mailto:suemajerus1@gmail.com>> wrote: I meet up with falcon heights 55 plus residents and they oppose the parking plan. They spill over and depend on extra parking on the street. Yes they have guest parking but the residents still use the street parking . Furthermorethe townhouses also Depend on street parking Note 55 plus is both seniors retired and working folks . Sue Majerus https://www.comoconnects.org/ 20250418163328,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@falconheights.org, _Hannah B. Lynch_ hannah.b_120.eml Mayor and Council, Attached is the agenda packet for the meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd. Here is the link, if easier to open: https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5876/638805884878260707 Have a happy holiday weekend for those who celebrate, and see you next Wednesday at 7PM. Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA April 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON____ LEEHY___ MEYER ___ MIELKE ____ WASSENBERG___ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN___ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation from Ramsey County Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey and County Manager Ling Becker E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. March 5, 2025 City Council Workshop Minutes 2. March 12, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3. March 12, 2025 City Council Special Workshop Minutes F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 4/17/25: $70,899.84 Payroll through 4/8/25: $25,095.98 Wire Payments through 4/8/25: $16,835.65 2. Approval of City Licenses 3. Approval of Change Order with American Environmental and Budget Amendment for Sewer System Maintenance 4. Approval of Transfer of $100,000 from Fund 426 to Fund 313 5. Approval to Award Contract to GoodPointe Technology for Pavement Condition Assessment H: POLICY ITEMS: 1. Approval of Resolution 25-36 Approving the Final Site Plans and Authorizing Release of Bids for the Community Park Renovation Project I. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: J. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. 1 K. ADJOURNMENT: 2 BLANK PAGE 3 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Presentation from Ramsey County District 3 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey and County Manager Ling Becker Description The Ramsey County Board is responsible for establishing county policies, goals, legislative function, appointments of officials and strategic priorities. Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey represents District 3 on the Ramsey County Board and was elected during the special election this spring. County Manager, Ling Becker, was appointed in 2024 . Commissioner McMurtrey and County Manager Becker would like to take this opportunity to introduce themselves to the City Council. Commissioner McMurtrey will present his priorities, mission and goals, which include creating more deeply affordable housing, investing in economic development, and ensuring county services are responsive to the needs of residents, and to share local updates. County Manager Becker, will present an update on the county’s recent activity. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Presentation Action(s) Requested No action is requested from the Council for this informational item. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Presentation D1 Attachment Presentation Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 4 Ramsey County District 3 5 2 Ramsey County Board • Sets the County's Vision, Mission,Values, Goals, and Strategic Priorities • Provides Oversight of the County Budget and Approvals • Responsible for Establishing County Policies, Legislative Functions, Appointments of Officials,Oversight of Land Use Planning,Social Services,Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development • Represent District 3 on County Board • Represent Ramsey County at the State and Federal Level 6 3 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey • Falcon Heights and Saint Paul neighborhoods of Payne/Phalen, North End/South Como, Como Park, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway and St. Anthony Park 7 4 My Committee and Commission Assignments Ramsey County standing committees •Budget Committee •Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team Committee Chair •Housing and Redevelopment Authority Vice Chair •Legislative Committee •Regional Rail Authority Otherboards, committees andcommissions •County-Court Joint Committee •Greater MSP Regional Partnership •Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee •Metropolitan Emergency Services Board •Metropolitan Library Services Agency •Metropolitan Mosquito Control District •Ramsey County Dispatch / 800 MHz Subsystem Policy Committee •Ramsey County Extension Committee •Rethinking I-94 Committee • Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) • Board of Directors • District X Committee • Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee • National Association of Counties (NACo) • Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee • Large Urban County Caucus 8 5 My Priorities as County Commissioner • Creating more deeply affordable housing • Investing in economic development • Ensuring county services are responsive to the needs of residents 9 6 County Manager Ling Becker • Immigrant family. • Early public sector career exposure – age 15. • Public – Private Partnerships. • Appreciation for city and county coordination. • Economic and Workforce Development. • Appointed County Manager September 1, 2024. • Only person of color County Manager in the state of Minnesota. 10 Ramsey County 11 8 Ramsey County Vision Mission and Goals Vision A vibrant community where all are valued and thrive. Mission A county of excellence working with you to enhance our quality of life. Goals • Strengthen individual, family and community health, safety and well-being • Cultivate economic prosperity and invest in neighborhoods with concentrated financial poverty • Enhance access to opportunity and mobility for all residents and businesses • Model fiscal accountability, transparency and strategic investments 12 9 Our Ramsey County Values Ramsey County is a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive organization. Our core values define our culture. They guide who we are as a county, our individual behaviors and operational decision making • Investing in People • Serving with Integrity • Valuing Community • Advancing Equity • Empowering Leadership at All Levels 13 10 Our Services 14 11 Service Teams Ramsey County's departments are organized into four Service Teams and a Strategic Team. 15 12 Ramsey County Strategic Priorities 16 Ramsey County Updates County Manager's Office 17 14 Ramsey County Update • County leadership transitions. • Uncertainties: • Federal Executive • State Budget • Post COVID • Pivots for businesses, residents, and government • Changing demographics • Organizational Excellence and County Responsible Services • 2026-27 Biennial Budget 18 15 One-Stop Center for Environmental Services, Education & Activities Designed to make it easier to reduce waste, repair, reuse and recycle: • Climate-controlled, covered drive-through for household hazardous waste & electronics. • Self-service household recycling, scrap metal and food scraps drop-off. • Fix-It Clinic and community education space. • Product Reuse Room with free, reusable paint, automotive products, cleaners & more. • 19 16 Opening Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget • Center developed with extensive community input and feedback. • $29.7 million county investment opening ahead of schedule and under budget. • Conveniently located from any location in Ramsey County: 1700 Kent Street off Larpenteur Avenue West, near Dale Street North in Roseville. • Built with numerous sustainability features: geothermal heat, solar panels, EV charging stations, recycled materials used in its construction and landscaping. Learn more at ramseycounty.us/EC Opening Month Activities • Earth Day Giveaways* Tues., April 22, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Open House Thur., April 24, 6 - 8 p.m. • April Fix-It Clinic Sat., April 26,10 a.m. - 1 p.m. *First 200 participants 20 17 Rice Creek Commons • Rice Creek Commons is a redevelopment of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), a site that has undergone extensive environmental cleanup. The JDA envisions the area as a hub for economic growth, sustainable development, and a mix of housing and commercial spaces. • The total future development value of Rice Creek Commons, a 427-acre parcel, is estimated at $1 billion. • The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has approved an amended purchase and sale agreement with Ryan Companies for the phased development of Outlot Aat Rice Creek Commons. This agreement moves forward plans for a 10-acre commercial project on the northern portion of the 40acre site inArden Hills. 21 18 Park at RiversEdge • The Park at RiversEdge is a transformative nineacre urban park that will connect downtown Saint Paul to the Mississippi River. • This innovative project will enhance public access to a national treasure, create a dynamic community gathering space and serve as a catalyst for $800+ million in private investment. 22 19 Appropriate Response Initiative 23 20 Budget Timeline – Public Process Ongoing Gathering Feedback and Priorities from District 1 Cities, Organizations, Businesses, and Constituents Ongoing Provide Strategic Vision and Policy Direction to County Staff Based on District 1 Priorities Late August to Early September Seek Public Feedback Mid September 1) Service Team Budget Presentations to Board 2) First Public Hearing Late September Set the 2026 Tax Levy October to November Board Amends County Manager Proposed Budget November to December 1) Truth and Taxation Notice Sent 2) Truth and Taxation Public Hearing 3) County BoardLevy Votes 24 City – County Partnership 25 22 Ramsey County Community Economic Development EDA Legislation • Seeks to amend the HRA statutory language to expand authority to better support diversifying industries, communities, and emerging entrepreneurs • Legislation would not impact the formula associated with HRA levy collection; o the max levy is State mandated, and Ramsey County already has their levy set at the max limit • Cities would have the choice to opt-in to spending on EDA eligible activities • If no opt-in, the existing HRA eligible activities would remain, but you would not receive the business support services that would be created from the HRA levy change 26 23 Ramsey County Community Economic Development (cont.) Areas of need identified to strengthen thesmall business ecosystem: o Capacity building of small business support organizations to meet current and future needs. o More technical assistance/advisory services to better serve targeted geographies, communities and/or industries. o Additional flexible capital to enable greater business retention, expansion and attraction. Increases flexibility in funding business programming. o Currently General Levy supports $345,000 business programming. 27 24 Ramsey County Community Economic Development (cont.) Ramsey County Business Support Programs • Open to Business: Provides direct technical assistance and other forms of support to small businesses • CEO Next: Provides second-stage small business owners and founders with a group learning opportunity designed to enhance their ability to develop robust systems and expand both their operations and technical expertise • CEO Now: Provides early-stage small business owners and founders with a group learning opportunity designed to enhance their ability to develop robust systems and expand both their operations and technical expertise • RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com: Provides small business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, site selectors with an online portal showcasing Ramsey County's business landscape, economic and technical support services, workforce initiatives, and other business and economic development incentives/resources • Reimagination Resource Center: Provides funding to create or develop the business community organizations (BCOs) capabilities needed to deliver technical assistance to Ramsey County's Commercial Corridors. 28 Local Updates Commissioner McMurtrey 29 26 Housing • Housing Stability (ex. Kimball Court, rental assistance) • Prioritizing Deeply Affordable Housing • Stabilization and Preservation of affordable housing(ex. $5 million recently approved) • Pathways to Homeownership 30 27 Economic Development • Downtown St. Paul strategy • D3 Small Business Advisory Council • Workforce Development 31 28 D3 Public Works 2025 • Dale Street Construction • Rice Street Construction • Ongoing maintenance & repairs 32 Questions? 33 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey Email: garrison.mcmurtrey@co.ramsey.mn.us Phone: 651-266-8378 Matt Hill, Principal Aide Email: matt.hill@co.ramsey.mn.us Phone: 651-266-9990 Beverly Hammond, Scheduler Email: Beverly.hammon@co.ramsey.mn.us Ramsey County Website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/ Subscribe to My Office Newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNRAMSEY/subsc riber/new?topic_id=MNRAMSEY_454 34 BLANK PAGE 35 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS City Council Workshop City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES Wednesday, March 5 2025 6:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:33 PM B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON_X_ LEEHY___ Eric Meyer arrived at 7:24 PM. MIELKE_X_ WASSENBERG_X_ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X_ JOHNSON_X_ C. POLICY ITEMS: 1. Continuation or Recap of the 2025 Council Goal Setting Session Wassenberg expressed support for organizing topics into groups, suggesting that each group could be discussed during a dedicated workshop. Mielke emphasized the importance of prioritization in the process. Linehan outlined the next steps, which include a consultant review and presenting a rough draft at the April workshop. Following that, specific goals will be prioritized and assigned timelines. 2. State Fair Task Force (SFTF) Recommendation on E-Meter Street Parking Linehan summarizes that the SFTF and the City Council met in February to discuss the implementation of E-Meters. The current proposal focuses on the Northome and Northeast Quadrant Neighborhoods—areas with existing free, one-sided street parking. Streets with existing permit-only or no-parking designations would remain unchanged. A map of the proposed areas was shared. Hamline Ave. and Larpenteur are excluded due to them being county-owned roads. Falcon Woods would remain a free, unrestricted parking area except for its existing permit zone. Other residential permit parking areas are only applicable during the workweek and are open on the weekends. The Task Force and ParkMobile recommend issuing one complimentary 12-day pass per household through the ParkMobile app, valid across all parking zones. Residents would register a vehicle (tied to a license plate) to claim their pass. The thought is to allow residents to purchase extra passes, potentially at a discounted rate. A one-day parking pass would be $25. Police and parking ambassadors would enforce compliance using license plate recognition. Non-registered vehicles may be ticketed. There was discussion about the logistics of distributing codes: • Wassenberg suggested mailing the codes proactively to all eligible addresses. • Linehan noted that requiring residents to pick up codes would reduce misuse but increase staff workload. Mailing codes could be easier and promote higher utilization. Currently, they get an individualized letter with permits. Could use the 36 same idea and the city generates codes. Residents will sign-up through the app which will require them to fill in their license and registration. • Gustafson emphasized that requiring residents to come to City Hall for a basic pass could create complications and long lines before the fair. Instead, only require inperson visits for additional passes and make available to request online as well. Mielke explains the logic behind the program. People can’t use ParkMobile to find open spaces. People will still drive around to look for parking spots. The fair charges for parking, so why shouldn’t Falcon Heights. Other cities can add a sales tax to increase revenue, but Falcon Heights doesn’t have a large commercial base. Wassenberg adds this would also encourage the use of park and rides. Mielke points out the complimentary resident pass would not guarantee a spot on the street; it will also not be tied to a zone and makes parking for residents available in all zones. Linehan adds the paid parking for fairgoers is only valid for one day. There was also a discussion about zone management and enforcement: • Wassenberg wonders how zones should be set up, and what kind of technology is needed to read plates for compliance. • Linehan explains ParkMobile suggests 1 zone per block. Keep in mind the more zones, the more codes need to be generated, making it more cumbersome. ParkMobile can supply plate-reading technology for the ambassadors. • Mielke wants to use ParkMobile’s expertise on determining zones and pricing. • Gustafson notes data from the pilot year could help refine zones and enforcement in the future. • Meyer wonders if ambassadors are paid positions. • Linehan explains ambassadors will be city employees, and would support enforcement and assist fairgoers, modeled after the St. Paul ambassador program. They can be an extension of SAPD. They will verify vehicles through the app, help guide visitors, and report violations to police. • Meyer suggests scheduling ambassadors in shifts, having a supervisor and designated break areas (potentially coordinated with churches or local businesses). • Gustafson notes pairing them up for safety and ending shifts at 8 PM. The council continues to discuss details for the ambassadors, what kind of information is needed from Park Mobile before the public hearing, and having a rep available. They also discuss creating a FAQ. The council and Linehan discuss revenue, costs, and future planning: • A flat $25 daily parking fee is proposed, with no added service fees. ParkMobile takes ~20% to cover marketing and administrative costs. • Proceeds will go toward administrative overhead and the city’s capital improvement fund, ultimately helping to reduce the tax burden. • Examples of capital uses include roads, sewer upgrades, and parks. • Tickets for violations will be $100 and processed through the court system. • Vehicles will only be towed if they create a safety hazard or remain unmoved for over 48 hours. • The Council will need to adopt an annual ordinance establishing State Fair parking dates. 37 The Council stresses the need to keep the program simple and minimally disruptive in its first year. If successful, it may expand in the future. The emphasis remains on balancing revenue generation with convenience for residents and operational efficiency for staff. 3. Release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Classification and Compensation Study Consultant Linehan proposes releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a classification and compensation study and asked the Council for clarification on the desired scope. He emphasized the importance of fair and equitable compensation, noting that the city is currently the only one in the area without an established classification and compensation system. Without pay ranges, it's difficult to complete the required pay equity reports for the state. The proposed study would evaluate positions—not individuals—and recommend a point system or scale based on job descriptions. Key questions for the RFP scope: • Should the study be limited to full-time employees only, or should it also include part-time, seasonal staff, council members, and commissioners? • Should the consultant also analyze the city’s benefits package? Including this would increase both the cost and complexity of the study. Council Discussion: • Meyer asks how much has been budgeted for the study. • Mielke suggests that the benefits analysis could be postponed until next year and that the city might gather benefit comparison data from other cities in the meantime. • Linehan responds that data from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) could help benchmark benefits. • Gustafson points out that compensation includes both salary and benefits, and external insight could be valuable. • Wassenberg questions whether analyzing benefits was worth the additional cost, noting not all employees fully utilize them. • Gustafson responds that the rising cost of benefits makes them a critical part of total compensation and worth examining. • Mielke proposes asking for both options in the RFP, itemized separately, so the Council can decide based on cost. Linehan adds that excluding benefits would simplify the study, but notes it’s still important to understand what benefit offerings could make the city a more competitive and attractive employer. However, benefits analysis can become complex and time intensive. While pay equity remains the top priority, implementation could be costly depending on the findings. The council agrees that classification and compensation data is important. 4. Future Agenda Topics Linehan explains the goal-setting session will determine a number of future workshop 38 topics. There is also a public hearing scheduled for license revocation for a Falcon Heights business depending on communication received from the MN Department of Revenue. Mielke inquires about the upcoming community meeting regarding Dino’s. Linehan explains that the meeting is intended for immediate neighbors to provide feedback on a potential drive-through proposal at the business’s current location. Before moving forward with a formal application, the business is seeking preliminary input to gauge neighborhood sentiment. The process would involve a traffic study and the combination of adjacent lots, but the business owner wants to hear from neighbors first before committing to those expenses. The meeting will take place at City Hall. Linehan emphasizes that this is an informational meeting—residents will not vote, and the final decision rests with the business owner based on feasibility and community input. Gustafson notes that the proposal would likely require a variance or Planned Unit Development (PUD). Mielke expresses some concern, referencing the denial of Buhl’s Caribou Coffee drive-through in the past. D. ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 PM DISCLAIMER: City Council Workshops are held monthly as an opportunity for Council Members to discuss policy topics in greater detail prior to a formal meeting where a public hearing may be held and/or action may be taken. Members of the public that would like to make a comment or ask questions about an item on the agenda for an upcoming workshop should send them to mail@falconheights.org prior to the meeting. Alternatively, time is regularly allotted for public comment during Regular City Council Meetings (typically 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) during the Community Forum. _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 39 BLANK PAGE 40 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES March 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON_X_ LEEHY_X__ MEYER _X__ MIELKE _X___ WASSENBERG __ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X_ JOHNSON_X_ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Linehan draws attention to a late addition of Consent Agenda Item 8 Councilmember Meyer motions to approve the agenda; Approved 4-0 D. PRESENTATION 1. Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum – Update on FY2026 Community Project Funding Staff Member Charlie Hammond from the office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum provides an update regarding community project funding. He explains that Congress members can locate funding to request for community projects coming from municipalities in their district. Hammond provides a complete list of Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman McCollum since 2022. While funding for 2026 is pending final passage, Staff Member Hammond recommends municipalities submit project proposals sooner rather than later. Once the 2026 application period is announced, there is a fast turnaround time between the announcement and the deadline. Mayor Gustafson thanks Staff member Hammond for his attendance. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. February 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Meyer motions to approve the meeting minutes; Approved 4-0 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration of Revocation of Municipal Business License G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 3/5/25: $97,148.44 41 Payroll through 2/25/25: $27,472.39 Wire Payments through 2/25/25: $17,206.14 2. Approval of Resolution 25-18 Selecting Cedar Forest as Picnic Shelter and Restroom Supplier for Community Park Renovation Project 3. Approval of Resolution 25-19 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement Among Members of the Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems Users Group 4. Approval of Resolution 25-20 Accepting Resignation of Jared Mehlhaff from the Environment Commission 5. Approval of Resolution 25-21 Approving a Contract with Electro Watchman, Inc for the Installation of a Lenel/S2 Netbox Access Control System for City Hall 6. Approval of Resolution 25-22 Authorizing the City to Accept Grant Funds Through the University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund 7. Approval of Resolution 25-23 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Classification and Compensation Study Consultant. 8. Approval of Resolution 25-24 Authorizing Husky Construction Inc. to be Awarded the 2025 Pavement Management Project Tree Removal Contract Linehan explains Consent Agenda Item 2 and provides an updated quote with pricing from Cedar Forest. Some items were removed, and updated pricing was provided today. This brought the total cost down from $350,000 to $313,000. Consent Agenda Item 8 is part of the 2025 PMP project in the Falcon Woods neighborhood; there is some tree removal needed for stormwater improvements. The reason for a last-minute addition is the need to comply with environmental regulations, requiring trees to be removed sooner than anticipated. Public Works and Engineering will work with the residents in the neighborhood on the coordination. The trees are located in the stormwater easement. Mielke wonders how many trees will need to be removed. Linehan is unsure, but the tree’s location determines the removal. Gustafson thanks Jared for his time on the Environment Commission. Mayor Gustafson motions to approve the consent agenda; Approved 4-0 H: POLICY ITEMS: I. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Leehy notes that on Monday, March 17, the Community Engagement Commission will have its first meeting of the year. There are two vacancies on the commission, and she recommends that residents apply. Mielke explains that the Climate Action Team met last week, and other Falcon Heights organizations were brought in to help with the goal setting. She also attended the swearing in of the new Ramsey County Commissioner, for District 3. Gustafson explains that some council members and Administrator Linehan attended LMC’s Day at the Hill and met with Representative Leigh Finke to discuss local priorities. They also met Senator Clare Oumou-Verbeten to discuss regional priorities with Roseville and Lauderdale. 42 Linehan notes that on March 1, the SAPD officially transitioned to be the police agency for Falcon Heights. They had a Coffee with a Cop at Amber Union this morning. The AARP Tax Appointments at City Hall are fully booked. Public Works has American Environmental going around the city to clean and televise the main sewer, all the systems are cleared this year. Upper Cut is also going around trimming and removing boulevard trees. Currently, the City is working on getting a tree replacement program up and running, but there is not a one-for-one replacement. The council points out hearing positive stories since the police transition. J. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. Georgiana May – 1477 California Ave. W. Georgiana wonders how large McCollum’s funding requests can be. She suggest using funding for the implementation of the Climate Action Plan. K. ADJOURNMENT: 7:26 PM Councilmember Leehy motions to adjourn; Approved 4-0 _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 43 BLANK PAGE 44 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS City Council Special Joint Workshop City Council and State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 PM B. ROLL CALL: COUNCIL: GUSTAFSON__X__ LEEHY_X__ MEYER _X__ MIELKE_X__ WASSENBERG___ STATE FAIR TASK FORCE Allard _X___ May_X___ Brace ____ Davis _X___ Hausman ___ McGarthwaite_X__ Johnson____ Paulus _X___Prather_X__ Porter___ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X__ JOHNSON_X_ C. POLICY ITEMS: 1. Continuation of Discussion on E-Meter Parking Gustafson explains that the Council discussed this item at their latest Council Workshop and that they went through several questions. Both groups differed on how the free parking codes/passes will be disbursed to residents, and how many. Wassenberg advocated for a non-complicated method with the least amount of impact on residents and staff time, and the Council agreed. This item needs to be revisited, as the State Fair Task Force (SFTF) did not fully agree with this method. McGarthwaite explains mailing a pass/code to every resident will not work, because not every resident always receives mail. Providing a free code to everyone can also lead to abuse, decreased value, and the codes still need to be registered and activated with ParkMobile. Gustafson and Leehy wonder what the SFTF’s goal of the e-meter parking program is. Mielke comments that the idea is to create a new revenue stream for Falcon Heights, to help cover expenses generated by the State Fair. If it is not generating revenue, it’s not a worthwhile project to further explore. McGarthwaite adds it’s also a quality-of-life issue and she believes people who need to pay will take better care. It can also push parkers to Park & Rides and says all of the traffic also already impacts the quality of life of residents. Residents will need to pay for a second “residential permit;” worries about depleting the process. Leehy appreciates the process that has been thought out. 45 Allard believes the quality of life will always be questionable around fair time, but at least there will be a revenue stream. Leehy wonders if the SFTF looked at other vendors as well. McGarthwaite notes this is the only vendor that was approached. ParkMobile has the largest number of users in Minnesota, and people are familiar with it. May emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between maximizing revenue and not creating a hassle for residents. Limiting the number of permits issued to residents avoids taking up all the spots. Davis wants to ensure the council is accepting of the offer made by SFTF to have e-meter parking during the State Fair and other major events. She wants the SFTF to work through the details. May adds this will benefit all residents of Falcon Heights. Northome and NE Quadrant have the highest density of parkers during the fair and so it makes sense to test the program there first. Following the pilot year, they can discuss the experience and potentially expand to other areas or add entities. Davis is fearful that giving too much parking away would take away the revenue. Leehy notes there is no opposition, but she wants to ensure all the details are worked through before presenting it to residents. Gustafson agrees. The council wants to think of concepts and ideas further downstream, so they are trying to gather as much information as they can and to consider all impacts before presenting it to residents. Gustafson reiterates that the council is favorable to exploring the concept. Mielke adds that the point is to ease parking stress for the neighborhoods. Gustafson sees the concept as a positive, but there are also logistical issues that need to be worked out. Linehan points out that the city would hire staff to work as parking ambassadors, as the St. Anthony Police Department (SAPD) prefers it not be officers who use the app. They will be notified by parking ambassadors that utilize the ParkMobile app of any parking violations. SAPD does not have the capacity to utilize the app, but they will be responsible for ticket enforcement. McGarthwaite moves on to other areas they discussed, which were communications and staffing. Yes, it will be complicated for staff and residents, but the SFTF believes it will be first-year pains. Linehan has provided communication plans. Leehy previously resided in Northome and did not feel like it was an inconvenience to acquire a parking permit/pass. There should be a specific timeframe, so it doesn’t happen last minute. Meyer believes people who are in need of parking passes will come into City Hall. He supports a mailing to make residents aware and offering an online application as well. He believes the price point for a second permit needs to be determined and agrees there should not be a third permit for residents. Council and SFTF agree that there should be a State Fair guide again. Gustafson asks ParkMobile about the enforcement of visitors who did not pay for parking. 46 Rob Stephens is the Regional Sales Manager for ParkMobile. He is familiar with smaller city parking regulations. There can be one 12-day code for residents that only needs to be entered once. Whereas visitors have to pay every single time they park. Regarding enforcement, there is a ParkMobile tool to check parking payments. It allows someone to check a plate against payment. Various integrations are possible. There is no extra cost for the enforcement. ParkMobile is the largest e-meter parking company in the US. He lists other places where ParkMobile is active. Because of the familiarity, it is a good emeter parking program to use, because most people will already have the app on their phone. This makes it as easy as possible to ensure compliance. He likes the idea of having ambassadors to increase visibility on the street, which will also drive compliance. Allard wonders how the pre-payment process works. Stephens explains the code is valid for one license plate for 12 days. Stephens believed the one-time code would be most efficient for residents. Residents need to come to City Hall to acquire the code. Having as much inventory on the street for visitors is important. May notes from a resident's standpoint, the parking will be the same with or without emeter parking. Gustafson adds that a communication method between SAPD and ambassadors needs to be determined. Mielke suggests offering resident codes as early as possible, having a deadline the day before the fair, and making Saturdays available as well for residents to acquire a reservation. When residents come in, staff can apply the code to their license plate. They would never have to enter the code themselves. Leehy suggests making the parking ambassador program available to teenagers and seniors of Falcon Heights and have them pair up. Prather adds teenagers are able to help users with the app. Stephens explains there is also an account management team that can help with whatever process is decided. Gustafson wonders how the zones should be determined. Stephens notes having different zones is easier, as for enforcement would utilize a list to cross-reference. Linehan explains the process will be similar for staff for mailing them all out or having residents come in for a back-end perspective. Residents should be able to park in all zones, as parking will still be first come, first served. Stephens points out it should be looked at it by zone and not by plate. The search function of the app does not allow searching by plate. Davis wonders what is easier for the city, to purchase codes in bulk or to purchase them one at a time as residents come in. Stephens explains it’s easier to acquire them all at once. 47 Gustafson wants to ensure that everyone is prepared to answer questions from the public for the March 26 public hearing. All residents will be notified and will have to come into City Hall for one complimentary pass, and number two can be acquired for a certain dollar amount. But the second parking spot will need to be determined based on inventory. McGarthwaite adds ParkMobile will provide signage for visitors to acquire day passes. May says a lot of progress has been made and summarizes the decisions that have been made: - Affected residents have the option to come into City Hall to get a resident pass. - Visitors will have to purchase parking through ParkMobile. - Training will be provided by ParkMobile. - Ambassadors will be hired to check plates for compliance and they will inform SAPD of parking infraction; SAPD will do ticketing - Signs will be provided by ParkMobile and additional communications will be done as well. Meyer adds if there is a hard cap on the number of resident passes that are available, it would help determine the amount of second passes that can be offered. Allard notes it would be hard to determine how many people would need a pass. It is important to note that they are limited. Davis says to make the second pass first come, first served. The Council and SFTF agree that this program does not rely on getting funding from the federal or state level. McGarthwaite adds it might not feel welcoming, but people are not parking here to visit Falcon Heights, they are here to park their car to attend the State Fair. Leehy agrees that we can still be welcoming but can have perimeters. Davis wonders how staff will keep track of residents’ questions at the public hearing. Linehan thanks SFTF for their perspective, and answers staff will keep track. He highlights the importance of pushing details out to residents with communications. Gustafson points to the list of available parking spots and states that if everyone wants a resident pass, parking may be a challenge. Leehy raises concerns about apartment dwellers and their access to parking. Linehan seeks clarification on eligibility in the two designated neighborhoods—specifi cally, whether residents must live directly on the street or if living on an adjacent street within the zone also qualifies. Removing eligibility for those who live within the area but not directly on the street could reduce the number of available spaces. It's important to consider both who is impacted and who should be eligible. May notes the affected street. Leehy adds that apartment dwellers park on city streets in these neighborhoods. Prather wonders about the timeline. Will the contract be multi-year? Linehan explains the proposal is a 3-year agreement as ParkMobile does have capital investments. If, after the first year, too many free passes were given out, the program could be rolled back. There are no significant contract costs other than user fees. ParkMobile takes a portion 48 from each day pass. If revenue goals are not reached after the first year, the city can determine not to proceed. Prather suggests pre-calculating the number of residents. Stephens notes that they are confident in the success of their program, and the city will not incur contractual costs if it does not work out after one year. The more inventory that is available for visitors, the more revenue it will generate. Residents are aware of the fair and will support the program. Prather points out that parking spots can be double or triple-booked. Paulus believes it is not welcoming and isn’t sure how e-meter parking would address the quality-of-life issues. While the revenue is a perk, she believes having the ambassador presence is helpful; fund a positive presence and help alleviate other issues. Charging for parking perpetuates the parking lot image of Falcon Heights. Mielke suggests doing some audits of current parking on the streets. D. ADJOURNMENT: 9:11 PM Councilmember Meyer motions to adjourn; Approved 4-0 McGarthwaite motions to adjourn; 6-0 DISCLAIMER: City Council Workshops are held monthly as an opportunity for Council Members to discuss policy topics in greater detail prior to a formal meeting where a public hearing may be held and/or action may be taken. Members of the public that would like to make a comment or ask questions about an item on the agenda for an upcoming workshop should send them to mail@falconheights.org prior to the meeting. Alternatively, time is regularly allotted for public comment during Regular City Council Meetings (typically 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) during the Community Forum. _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 49 BLANK PAGE 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 BLANK PAGE 61 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of City License(s) Description The following individuals/entities have applied for a Massage Therapy License for 2025. Staff have received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Hong Xu Annis; Oriental Kung Fu Massage N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends approval of the City license applications contingent on background checks and fire inspections as required. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Kelly Nelson Administrative Services Director / Deputy Clerk 62 BLANK PAGE 63 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Change Order with American Environmental and Budget Amendment for Sewer System Maintenance Description The City’s entire sanitary sewer system was cleaned and televised this year as part of our sanitary sewer maintenance schedule by American Environmental LLC. The City’s sanitary sewer cleaning program is on a three-year rotating cleaning schedule where year 1 is east of Snelling, year 2 is west of Snelling, and year three is the entire city, which is this year. The City competitively bid the contract in a 2014 RFP, selecting American Environmental as the winner. Root intrusion is a common and unknown variable in determining cost. There was a significant amount of root infiltration that required cutting this year, increasing the cost beyond the budgeted amount and contract amounts. Additionally, the lift station located at Larpenteur Avenue and Coffman St. adopted a bi-annual cleaning of the pumps, floats, and wet well last year that was not monetarily added into the 2025 budget. Budget Impact $13,614.75 in addition to the $118,000 that was budgeted. Attachment(s) Invoice Action(s) Requested Staff recommends Falcon Heights City Council approve the request for additional funding and authorize a change order with American Environmental LLC for the services provided. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G3 Attachment Invoice Submitted By Colin Callahan, Public Works Director 64 4/10/2025 Invoice # 4069 Bill To: City of Falcon Heights 2077 W. Larpenter Ave Falcon Heights, MN 55113 AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC. 8925 County Rd. 43 Chaska, MN 55318 Job Contact Colin CallahanP.O. Number 2025 Sewer Maintenance Project Name Sewer Cleaning & Inspection 612-226-0516 Total Balance Due Payments/Credits Invoice Date Accepted payments include only cash or check. Please be advised we do not accept credit cards, ACH or any online payments at this time. If you are contacted by any party claiming to collect online payment this may be fraud. Special arrangements will only be approved by owner, Tony Traxler (612) 226-0516. Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount Cleaning & CCTV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer LF 69,317 1.75 121,304.75 Lift Station Cleaning LS 1 1,600.00 1,600.00 Root Cutting HRS 13 670.00 8,710.00 $131,614.75 $131,614.75 $0.00 65 BLANK PAGE 66 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Transfer of $100,000 from Fund 426 to Fund 313 Description The debt on the 2021 G.O. Improvement Bonds in Debt Service Fund 313 shows a negative balance of approximately $73,000 due to timing issues of when debt levy and assessment payments are received. On the other hand, the 2021 street project capital Fund 426 maintains a positive balance of over $236,000 due to street expenditures being less than originally estimated. A transfer of funds from Fund 426 in the amount of $100,000 is recommended to clear up this negative balance in Fund 313 before the City would go out for a bond review. The bond debt levy and assessment payments are not received until July and December. Fifty percent to be received in July and fifty percent to be received in December. It is estimated that a July debt levy payment of $40,000 and a July assessment payment of $13,000 would not be enough to remove the negative fund balance. Staff recommends a $100,000 transfer of funds from Fund 426 2021 Street Improvements to Fund 313 2021 G.O. Improvement Debt Service Fund. That would leave approximately $136,000 balance within the 2021 Street project Fund 426 to fund the estimated 2025 budgeted $120,000 repair expenditures on the 2021 streets. Staff also recommends amending the associated budgets for these funds. Fund 426: dr cr 426-4426-97000 100,000 Fund 313: 313-000-39200 100,000 Budget Impact Improves the fund balance position of the 2021 G.O. Improvement Bond Fund 313. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent #G4 Attachment Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director 67 Attachment(s) Action(s) Requested Staff recommends council approval for transferring $100,000 from Fund 426 2021 street project fund to Fund 313 2021 G.O. Debt Service Fund to improve the fund balance position. 68 BLANK PAGE 69 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ Item Pavement Condition Assessment Quote Description Every three years the City hires a company to complete a pavement condition assessment on all of the City owned roads within the City. This information is used for asset management as well as for capital planning. In the past the City has contracted with GoodPointe Technology. The City contacted GoodPointe Technology and requested a quote to complete the pavement condition assessment in 2025. Budget Impact The contractor proposed to complete the assessment of roadways (approximately 14 miles) for a total not to exceed budget of $5,500. Funding for the repairs would be from the Infrastructure Fund 419. Attachment(s) 2022 PMP Quote Action(s) Requested Motion to award pavement condition assessment quote to GoodPointe Technology in the amount of $5,500.00. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G5 Attachment 2022 PMP; Quote Submitted By Erik Henricksen, City Engineer 70 i 2022 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 71 ii PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA March 2023 I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota. P.E. 3/24/2023 Stephanie Smith Date License Number 51837 City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 651-792-7003 FAX: 651-792-7040 72 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page .................................................... ............................................................................... i Certification Page.................................................................................................. .................... ii Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... iii I. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................4 II. FIELD SURVEY OF PAVEMENTS .......................................................... ....................4 III. ICON SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................5 IV. ICON RESULTS ................................ .............................................................................5 V. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES .............................................................6 VI. RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................8 73 4 I. INTRODUCTION The City of Falcon Heights implemented a pavement management program in 2001 to assist in maintaining and monitoring the performance of the paved street network. This 13- mile long system is one of the City’s largest investments that would have a significant dollar value if it were to be replaced today. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requires government agencies to report and account for their infrastructure assets. In June 1999, GASB issued Statement 34 “Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments.” Statement 34 establishes new requirements for the annual financial reports of state and local governments. As part of this new Statement, Governments will report all capital assets, including infrastructure, in the government-wide statement of net assets and will report depreciation expense. If an agency is managing its infrastructure assets in an asset management system that has certain characteristics and the government agency can document that the assets are being preserved at or above a condition level established and disclosed by the Modified Approach for Reporting Infrastructure Assets. The qualifying agency is allowed to make disclosures about the infrastructure assets in required supplementary information that includes the physical condition of the assets and amounts spent to maintain and preserve them over time. The City of Falcon Heights’ asset management program for its street network is based on the Modified Approach for Reporting Infrastructure Assets. The software program ICON, which is developed and supported by Goodpointe Technology as a tool for pavement management, was used to inventory and rate the quality of the pavement on all sections of streets and alleys within the City in 2023. This system uses field surveys to identify distresses and rate the current condition. Both systems use the segment and distress information to determine the current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each segment. The software provides the City with the ability to determine future needs based on current and past maintenance strategies, and prioritize the appropriate rehabilitation at optimum times. Also, ICON has a Geographic Information System (GIS) interface to enable easy development of maps showing the results of the analysis. II. FIELD SURVEY OF PAVEMENTS The first step to set up a pavement management program is to assess the current condition of all pavements to be evaluated by the program. To accomplish this, each street and alley was broken out into segments, intersection to intersection, and a field survey and evaluation completed for each. There were a total of 152 street and alley segments within the City that were evaluated and will be included in the pavement management plan’s ICON software database. 74 5 The Army Corps of Engineers’ “Pavement Distress Identification Guide for Asphalt Surfaced Roads and Parking Lots” was used as a basis for the field survey of the segments. This manual shows types of distress and how to evaluate them. The manual was used as a reference to evaluate the different pavement distresses along each surveyed segment. Each field survey consisted of evaluating random sample units along each segment. The randomness of the samples helps to ensure a non-partial look at each of the segments and to better determine an overall PCI rating. Completing a rating over a small isolated distressed area rather than rating the general condition of the entire street will give the appearance of a street that may need to be reconstructed when in reality it only needs minor spot repairs. The streets were evaluated for the distresses as shown on the sample Rating Form in the Appendix. III. ICON SOFTWARE When all field surveys were completed, the segment distress information was entered into the ICON software. The information entered into the software included a general description of each segment with a to-and-from location, length, and width of segment, last known construction date (as available), and field survey information, including date of inspection and the type and amount of distresses found. A generic date of January 1, 1980, was used for segments where accurate dates were not available. As future reconstruction projects are completed, these dates will be updated. The ICON software used the survey data and created a database for each segment. This database was then used by ICON to rate the condition of the pavement and predict future pavement deterioration. These results were used to determine a pavement management plan and schedule. IV. ICON RESULTS ICON used the information gathered in the field to calculate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for each pavement segment. A PCI rating of 100 would be indicative of a newly constructed street with no distresses, while a rating of 0 would show a completely failed street. Segments then can be grouped into like categories of PCI ratings to help determine a schedule of maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The PCI groups chosen for the City of Falcon heights are as follows: 100 to 66  Adequate; 65 to 36  Marginal; 35 to 0  Poor. This initial PCI rating was based off of a standard Asphalt Pavement Deterioration Curve within the model. (This deterioration curve was created using test data and does not take into account local deterioration factors. A deterioration model specific to the City’s pavement can be developed as future field surveys are taken. The software then can take into account the amount of deterioration during a specific period between field surveys. Field surveys should be taken once every three years for accurate modeling of the PCI 75 6 projections. Deterioration models specific to Falcon Heights will be completed in future phases of this pavement management program. The City’s streets were last rated in 2022. A weighted average PCI rating for the City’s overall system at that time was calculated to be 69, based on a section’s area and PCI rating. This average accurately shows the City’s aggressive pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the recent past. See Table 1: Street Segments in Alphabetical Order for current PCI ratings. V. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES The PCI rating information generated by the ICON software can be used to determine maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction action necessary for each street segment. There are several types of street rehabilitation measures that can be used to maintain or restore the condition of the pavement. Below is a brief description of each of these measures:  Localized stopgap (safety), which might be applied to severe localized rutting, potholes, etc.;  Localized preventive, which would be used to repair high severity fatigue cracking, cracking in small quantities, curb and gutter repairs and regular catch basin maintenance;  Global preventative maintenance strategies that include crack seal;  Pavement rehabilitation is used when the street is at an established critical rating or above. This might include applying overlays, milling and overlaying, or other surface reconstruction;  Major reconstruction (below the critical rating), which would include cold in place recycling and reconstruction. The street segments in the Adequate PCI category would only require localized repairs and global preventative maintenance. Street segments in the Marginal category would possibly require repairs and pavement rehabilitation. The street segments in the Poor category would require reconstruction. The overall goal of this program is to maintain the City’s pavement infrastructure to a high level of service. To maintain this high level of service within the system, we recommend the following:  Maintain a Citywide average PCI rating of 75 or above.  Replace curb and gutter that becomes cracked, settled or holds water.  Inspect and repair catch basins and manholes on an annual basis.  Schedule mill and overlay for any street section that falls below a PCI rating of 65.  Schedule major rehabilitation or reconstruction for any street section that falls below a PCI rating of 35. 76 7 This can be done through the efforts discussed above. The City currently follows a systematic and crack sealing and curb and gutter replacement program that is a global preventative strategy for the entire pavement system. Along with crack sealing, the City’s regular stopgap and localized preventative efforts should also be continued. The goals for the City of Falcon Heights’ pavement management program are based on a review of local pavement management practices by surrounding cities. Below is a brief summary of pavement management programs being used by other local government agencies. Table Pavement Management Programs In Local Cities City Rating Cycle Software Rating for Maintenance Rating for Rehabilitation Rating for Reconstruction Arden Hills 3 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 Chanhassen 3 years GoodPointe Maintaining all streets, worst ratings are prioritized for projects. Eagan 3 years GoodPointe 100-56 55-36 35-0 Eden Prairie 3 years GoodPointe 100-70 69-30 29-0 Golden Valley 3 to 4 years Outside Consultant Projects are done on a case by case basis with the level of street repair depending on needs. Minneapolis 3 years MicroPAVER 100-65 64-55 54-0 Rochester 5 years GoodPointe 100-46 45-25 24-0 Roseville 3 to 4 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 St Paul GoodPointe Focus is on upgrading oiled streets to pavement. Prioritized by City officials, residents, and coordination with utilities. Woodbury 4 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 77 8 VI. RECOMMENDATIONS Field surveys of the pavement should be completed every three years in order to more accurately project the future PCI ratings and to help properly budget for future major reconstruction projects.  Preventative Maintenance: Concrete curb and gutter are an integral part of the City’s pavement system. Cracked and settled concrete curb and gutter can provide a pathway for water to enter the pavement base materials. The City repairs and replaces cracked and settled concrete curb and gutter on an annual basis. This program appears to have been working well and should be continued. While the City’s storm sewer system is not technically a part of the pavement system, lack of catch basin maintenance can result in pavement base materials washing into the storm sewer system, leaving a void under the pavement, boulevard and sidewalk. These voids result in a sinkhole when the pavement collapses. An inspection and annual maintenance program has been implemented to prevent future sinkhole failures. This should be performed as needed on all street segments within the Adequate category.  Crack seal: City staff reevaluated the City’s crack sealing and seal coating plan in 2016. Changes to the plan the removal of seal coating until the issue of delamination is better studied. The policy is to crack seal all mill and overlay roads within 10 years of their construction. Also this work should be performed as needed on all street segments within the Adequate and Marginal categories. Street segments recommended for major maintenance in the 5 year CIP are not included in the crack sealing projects.  Mill and Overlay: There are several maintenance practices that involve milling. An edge mill typically consists of grinding the old bituminous surface along the outer 8 feet of the street. This helps establish a uniform cross-section, especially in instances where the crown in the street is relatively flat. A full width mill, or resurfacing, is necessary when the upper surface layer of a pavement has deteriorated considerably. Significant surface pavement distresses and more extensive “thermal” cracking need to be removed and/or repaired with a full width and uniform depth milling process. Both edge mills and full-width mills are typically 1.5 to 2 inches thick, but can vary on a project by project basis. Milling creates an even surface to ensure a uniform overall thickness for the new overlay. An asphalt overlay of 1.5 to 2 inches over the entire pavement width forms a 78 9 smooth crown, renews the street surface, restores structural capacity and proper drainage, and extends the life cycle of the original pavement up to 15 years. A full depth mill can be used on a street that has already been reconstructed with a good base section, but the pavement has deteriorated to a point where seal coating or a standard mill and overlay is not effective. A pavement section with significant cracking will end up reflecting through the new pavement. The full depth of the pavement is ground up and removed. This process may also involve some subgrade soil corrections and some removal of aggregate base, if it has been contaminated or is sub-standard. The street is paved with the same thickness of new asphalt. This can extend the life cycle of the original pavement between 15 and 20 years. Pavement can also be reclaimed, where approximately 8 to 10 inches of the existing asphalt and base are ground up in place. This forms a new more stable base without adding new material. The road is then paved with new asphalt. This is only recommended where there is not sufficient existing road base to provide the needed pavement structure. When there is curb and gutter on the road, material would need to be removed to ensure that the road elevation is consistent with the gutter once the new pavement thickness is added. This can extend the life cycle of the original pavement up to 20 years. Mill and overlay is recommended for street segments in the Marginal Category. We have put together a Capital Improvement Program map showing the projects recommended in the next 5 years. This program consists of Crack Seal and mill and overlay projects. These costs include engineering at 15% of the estimated construction cost. 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Estimated Costs Year Crack Sealing Cost Mill and Overlay Cost Reclaim Cost Total Cost 2022 $25,000 $25,000 2023 $605,000 $472,000 2024 $85,000 2025 $1,412,000 2026 79 Table 1: Street Segments in Alphabetical Order # Street From To Map ID PCI Surface Type Func Class Length Area Weighte 1 Albert Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1001 88 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.34 2 Albert Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1003 86 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.33 3 Albert Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1002 87 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.34 4 Albert Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1000 92 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 5 Albert Street Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1004 100 AC Collector 1,300 40,300 1.68 6 Albert Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1005 19 AC Local 600 16,800 0.14 7 Alley North of California Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1007 60 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.22 8 Alley North of California Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1008 66 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.26 9 Alley North of California Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1006 93 AC Alley 585 8,190 0.32 10 Alley North of Hollywood Court Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1009 55 AC Alley 740 11,100 0.26 11 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1011 28 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.10 12 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1013 29 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.11 13 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Albert Street Alley West of Hamline Avenue 1010 4 AC Alley 465 6,975 0.01 14 Alley North of Idaho Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1015 52 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.19 15 Alley North of Idaho Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1016 67 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.27 16 Alley North of Idaho Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1014 12 AC Alley 585 8,775 0.04 17 Alley North of Iowa Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1018 67 AC Alley 590 9,440 0.26 18 Alley North of Iowa Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1019 11 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.04 19 Alley North of Iowa Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1017 24 AC Alley 585 8,775 0.09 20 Alley North of Larpenteur Ave Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1021 100 PCC Alley 350 5,250 0.22 21 Alley North of Larpenteur Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1020 32 AC Alley 655 9,825 0.13 22 Alley South of Hollywood Court Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1022 57 AC Alley 740 11,100 0.26 23 Alley West of Hamline Ave Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 4 AC Alley 300 4,800 0.01 24 Arona Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1026 94 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 25 Arona Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1028 94 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.37 26 Arona Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1027 92 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 27 Arona Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1023 92 AC Collector 320 12,160 0.47 28 Arona Street Larpenteur Avenue Crawford Avenue 1029 93 AC Collector 350 13,300 0.52 29 Arona Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1024 99 AC Collector 940 30,080 1.24 30 Arona Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1025 96 AC Collector 660 20,460 0.82 31 Arona Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1030 97 AC Collector 660 20,460 0.82 32 Asbury Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1031 98 AC Local 940 26,320 1.08 33 Asbury Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1032 96 AC Local 660 18,480 0.74 34 Asbury Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1033 96 AC Local 660 18,480 0.74 35 Autumn Street Roselawn Avenue Prior Avenue 1034 69 AC Local 900 25,200 0.73 36 Burton Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1035 99 AC Local 490 11,270 0.47 37 California Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1037 26 AC Local 660 19,800 0.22 38 California Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1038 24 AC Local 660 18,480 0.19 39 California Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1036 32 AC Local 660 18,480 0.24 40 Coffman Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1040 93 AC Local 500 14,000 0.54 41 Coffman Street Folwell Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1039 98 AC Local 480 13,440 0.55 42 Crawford Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1044 91 AC Collector 260 9,620 0.37 43 Crawford Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1042 87 AC Collector 315 11,655 0.42 44 Crawford Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1041 94 AC Local 330 9,240 0.36 45 Crawford Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1043 96 AC Local 325 9,100 0.37 46 Folwell Avenue Fulham Street Vincent Avenue 1048 100 AC Local 430 10,320 0.43 47 Folwell Avenue Vincent Avenue Northrup Avenue 1050 95 AC Local 325 7,800 0.31 48 Folwell Avenue Northrup Avenue Burton Street 1049 98 AC Local 370 8,880 0.36 49 Folwell Avenue Burton Street Coffman Avenue 1045 88 AC Local 185 4,440 0.16 50 Folwell Avenue Coffman Street Ford Street 1046 100 AC Local 540 12,960 0.54 51 Folwell Avenue Ford Street Hoyt Avenue 1047 100 AC Local 750 18,000 0.75 52 Fry Street Larpenteur Avenue Maple Knoll Drive 1051 97 AC Local 1,240 34,720 1.41 53 Fry Street Maple Knoll Drive Garden Avenue 1052 53 AC Local 245 6,860 0.15 54 Fulham Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1134 65 AC Local 437 12,236 0.33 55 Garden Avenue Fry Street Maple Knoll Drive 1056 66 AC Collector 780 21,060 0.58 56 Garden Avenue Maple Knoll Drive Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1058 79 AC Collector 130 3,510 0.12 57 Garden Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1062 20 AC Collector 260 8,580 0.07 58 Garden Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1055 6 AC Collector 315 10,395 0.03 59 Garden Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1054 26 AC Collector 330 10,890 0.12 60 Garden Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1061 16 AC Collector 325 10,725 0.07 61 Garden Avenue Pascal Street Holton Street 1060 37 AC Collector 325 10,725 0.17 62 Garden Avenue Holton Street Albert Street 1057 11 AC Collector 335 11,055 0.05 63 Garden Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1053 25 AC Collector 660 21,780 0.22 64 Garden Avenue Moore Avenue Howell Avenue 1059 1 AC Collector 525 14,700 0.00 65 Hamline Avenue Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1063 92 AC Collector 327 14,388 0.55 66 Hamline Avenue Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1064 89 AC Collector 325 14,300 0.53 67 Hamline Avenue Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1065 93 AC Collector 317 13,948 0.54 68 Hamline Avenue California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1066 93 AC Collector 300 13,200 0.51 69 Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road Alleys 1067 93 AC Local 600 13,200 0.51 70 Holton Street Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1069 28 AC Local 1,300 36,400 0.42 71 Holton Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1068 29 AC Local 660 18,480 0.22 72 Holton Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1070 24 AC Local 660 18,480 0.19 73 Howell Avenue Garden Avenue Prior Avenue 1082 15 AC Local 320 8,960 0.06 74 Howell Avenue Prior Avenue Summer Street 1083 17 AC Local 430 12,040 0.08 75 Hoyt Avenue Fulham Street Vincent Avenue 1071 15 AC Collector 484 14,520 0.09 76 Hoyt Avenue Vincent Avenue Northrup Avenue 1072 55 AC Collector 331 9,930 0.23 77 Hoyt Avenue Northrup Avenue Burton Street 1073 12 AC Collector 348 10,440 0.05 78 Hoyt Avenue Burton Street Coffman Avenue 1074 22 AC Collector 128 3,840 0.04 79 Hoyt Avenue Coffman Street Ford Street 1075 12 AC Collector 480 14,400 0.07 80 Hoyt Avenue Ford Street Folwell Avenue 1076 42 AC Collector 534 16,020 0.28 81 Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue Cleveland 1077 47 AC Collector 304 9,120 0.18 82 Hoyt Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1078 93 AC Collector 521 16,672 0.65 83 Hoyt Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1079 90 AC Collector 659 21,088 0.80 84 Hoyt Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1080 91 AC Collector 664 21,248 0.81 85 Hoyt Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1081 92 AC Collector 636 20,352 0.78 86 Idaho Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1087 24 AC Local 660 19,140 0.20 87 Idaho Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1085 27 AC Local 660 19,140 0.21 88 Idaho Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1086 51 AC Local 660 19,800 0.42 89 Idaho Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1084 6 AC Local 660 19,140 0.05 90 Iowa Avenue Dead End Arona Street 1090 75 AC Local 360 11,160 0.35 91 Iowa Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1089 46 AC Local 660 18,480 0.36 92 Iowa Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1091 31 AC Local 660 18,480 0.24 93 Iowa Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1088 22 AC Local 660 18,480 0.17 94 Lindig Street Larpenteur Avenue Dead End 1092 99 AC Local 1,460 40,880 1.68 95 Maple Knoll Drive Fry Street St. Mary's Avenue 1093 43 AC Local 340 9,180 0.17 96 Maple Knoll Drive St. Mary's Street Garden Avenue 1094 49 AC Local 400 10,800 0.22 97 Moore Avenue Garden Avenue Summer Street 1095 18 AC Local 760 21,280 0.16 98 Northrup Avenue Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1096 97 AC Local 480 11,520 0.47 99 Pascal Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1100 89 AC Local 320 9,280 0.34 100 Pascal Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1102 93 AC Local 320 9,280 0.36 101 Pascal Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1101 90 AC Local 320 9,280 0.35 102 Pascal Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1097 89 AC Local 320 9,280 0.35 103 Pascal Street Larpenteur Avenue Crawford Avenue 1103 98 AC Local 350 9,800 0.40 104 Pascal Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1098 98 AC Local 940 26,320 1.07 105 Pascal Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1099 100 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 106 Pascal Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1104 99 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 107 Prior Avenue Howell Avenue Summer Street 1106 22 AC Local 700 19,600 0.18 108 Prior Avenue Summer Street Autumn Street 1108 65 AC Local 275 7,700 0.21 109 Prior Avenue Autumn Street Roselawn Avenue 1105 60 AC Local 240 6,720 0.17 110 Prior Avenue Larpenteur Avenue Dead End 1107 43 AC Local 830 31,540 0.57 111 Roselawn Avenue Fulham Street Midland Hills Road 1135 60 AC Delam-Potential 507 16,731 0.42 112 Roselawn Avenue Midland Hills Road Rosedale Drive 1136 72 AC Delam-Potential 515 16,995 0.51 113 Roselawn Avenue Rosedale Drive Westwood Circle 1137 73 AC Delam-Potential 475 15,675 0.48 114 Roselawn Avenue Westwood Circle Hythe Street 1138 75 AC Delam-Potential 336 11,088 0.35 115 Roselawn Avenue Hythe Street Cleveland Avenue 1139 73 AC Delam-Potential 812 26,796 0.81 116 Roselawn Avenue Autumn Place Prior Avenue 1141 72 AC Delam-Potential 523 17,259 0.52 117 Roselawn Avenue Cleveland Avenue Autumn Place 1140 74 AC Delam-Potential 809 26,697 0.83 118 Roselawn Avenue Prior Avenue Tatum Street 1142 69 AC Local 430 14,190 0.41 119 Roselawn Avenue Tatum Street Fairview Avenue 1143 79 AC Delam-Potential 809 26,697 0.88 120 Roselawn Avenue Fairview Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (west) 1144 95 AC Collector 1,477 66,465 2.63 121 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (west) Mid Oaks Road 1145 94 AC Collector 360 11,880 0.47 122 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Road Mid Oaks Lane (east) 1146 94 AC Collector 350 11,550 0.45 123 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (east) Snelling Avenue 1147 95 AC Collector 430 14,190 0.56 124 Roselawn Avenue Snelling Avenue Asbury Street 1148 85 AC Collector 419 14,665 0.52 125 Roselawn Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1149 82 AC Collector 368 12,880 0.44 126 Roselawn Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1150 20 AC Collector 168 5,880 0.05 127 Roselawn Avenue Simpson Street Hamline Avenue 1151 22 AC Local 1,485 51,975 0.48 128 Ruggles Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1115 99 AC Local 260 7,540 0.31 129 Ruggles Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1111 97 AC Local 315 9,135 0.37 130 Ruggles Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1110 98 AC Local 330 9,570 0.39 131 Ruggles Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1114 100 AC Local 325 9,425 0.39 132 Ruggles Avenue Holton Street Albert Street 1112 20 AC Local 330 9,570 0.08 133 Ruggles Avenue Albert Street Sheldon Street 1109 20 AC Local 325 9,425 0.08 134 Ruggles Avenue Sheldon Street Hamline Avenue 1113 23 AC Local 345 10,005 0.10 135 Sheldon Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1116 1 AC Local 660 19,140 0.00 136 Simpson Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1117 100 AC Local 940 26,320 1.10 137 Simpson Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1118 98 AC Local 660 18,480 0.76 138 Simpson Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1119 99 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 139 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1120 94 AC Local 960 23,040 0.91 140 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1121 97 AC Local 660 15,840 0.64 141 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1124 98 AC Local 660 15,840 0.65 142 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Hoyt Avenue Dead End 1122 89 AC Local 645 20,640 0.77 143 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Idaho Avenue Dead End 1123 100 AC Local 600 15,600 0.65 144 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1128 97 AC Local 1,280 30,720 1.24 145 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Garden Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1125 95 AC Local 1,310 31,440 1.24 146 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Hoyt Avenue Hollywood Court 1127 95 AC Local 820 19,680 0.78 147 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Hollywood Court Dead End 1126 20 AC Local 420 10,080 0.09 148 St. Mary's Street Larpenteur Avenue Maple Knoll Drive 1129 98 AC Local 1,240 34,720 1.42 149 Summer Street Moore Avenue Prior Avenue 1130 27 AC Local 320 8,960 0.10 150 Summer Street Prior Avenue Howell Avenue 1131 9 AC Local 320 8,960 0.04 151 Tatum Street Larpenteur Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1132 97 AC Local 2,650 74,200 3.00 152 Vincent Avenue Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1133 97 AC Local 470 10,810 0.44 Total Area of Streets 2,394,100 69 <-- Weighted Average PCI 80 GoodPointe Technology, LLC Page 1 of 2 April 11, 2025 GoodPointe Technology, LLC 287 E. 6th Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 TASK 1. ASTM PCI PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY Proposed Scope of Services Under this task, GoodPointe will provide PCI data collection services for approximately 14 miles of selected roadways under the jurisdiction of the City of Falcon Heights. The surface condition assessment for this project will be based upon the standard survey condition methodology as defined in the ASTM 6433-23, by the American Society for Testing and Materials. The assessment will provide a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each pavement section defined in this project based upon a 100% surface area survey. Scope includes data entry and calculation of ASTM PCI using ICON SaaS. Project Deliverable PCI Survey Results MS Excel spreadsheet (PCI, Survey Date, MapID) Project Schedule A project schedule will be provided based upon the extent of the project and the notice to proceed date for the project. Source Data Required for this Project: 1) ESRI Shapefile Map (WGS84 format) with linear map features of pavements to be evaluated 2) Tabular (e.g. XLS) file of the indicating: a. Street name b. From street (limits) c. To street (limits) d. GIS Map ID e. Length (measured in linear feet) f. Surface Area (measured in square feet) g. Surface Type (AC, PCC, etc.) h. Latest Structural Project (e.g. Overlay, Reconstruction) i. Date of Latest Structural project (e.g. 6/1/2021) j. Latest Non-Structural Project (e.g. Seal coat) k. Date of Latest Non-Structural Project (e.g. 6/1/2021) Proposed Cost: $5,500.00 (Not-to-exceed) 81 GoodPointe Technology LLC April 11, 2025 City of Falcon Heights, MN GoodPointe Technology, LLC Page 2 of 2 Project Authorization Signature Page: Please sign, scan and return to tkadlec@goodpointe.com RE: 2025 PCI Pavement Condition Survey of Falcon Heights Roadway Network. Estimated Costs This cost estimate is based on providing the services described under the Scope of Services, and Proposed Cost Schedule dated April 11, 2025, for the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. This cost estimate will not be exceeded without the additional authorization from the City. The hourly or unit cost presented in this contract is based on the scope of services described and the assumption that the project will be completed within one year from the signature date. If the project cannot be completed within the proposed schedule due to circumstances beyond our control, revising the unit costs may be required for completion of the remaining tasks. Invoices will be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with the progress achieved in this project. Terms on payment for services are due immediately upon receipt. Authorization to Proceed: Please proceed according to the described scope of services denoted in Exhibit A.1 Total Authorized Budget: $5,500.00 Date Client City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota Authorized Signature Name Title Date April 11, 2025 Authorized Signature Anthony J. Kadlec, President GoodPointe Technology, LLC 287 E. 6th Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 USA 82 BLANK PAGE 83 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION (RCA) City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Final Community Park Plans and Authorize Release of Bids Description Overview Staff and project manager WSB are requesting that the City Council approve the final plans for Community Park and authorize the release of bids for park construction. Bids will be handled by WSB and will be due on May 21st, at which point final pricing will be determined. WSB will then package the bids for approval at a following City Council meeting to begin demolition of current park amenities and construction of the new park, which remains on track for substantial completion in late 2025. Background At the February 12th City Council meeting, the City Council authorized the approval of the 50% plan set for Community Park. Since that approval, staff and our consultant, WSB, have been working to finalize plans for bid. The site plans as presented were developed using the core principles of: A) Keep costs low while improving park amenities. B) Protect and preserve healthy trees whenever possible, and replace if not C) Preserve and leave alone features that work well, such as the tennis courts, community garden, ball fields and other areas, while improving areas in need of repair. This includes removing the existing condemned park building, replacing the non-ADA compliant playground, and adding a small splashpad to improve park amenities. The final plans accomplish these goals. In regards to tree preservation, the plans minimize the removal of trees, and propose the planting of new trees to replace them. The proposed trees in the plans are placeholders, as the Environment Commission has requested a chance to review the plans. At the March 12th meeting, the City approved the purchase of a pre-fabricated park restroom and shelter building with Cedar Forest Products. Separate of this request will be a request to approve releasing a bid for a contractor to build and install the Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item H1 Attachment(s) See below Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 84 shelter/restroom structure. Additionally, the splash pad and playground will be contracted separately. Next Steps Following approval of plans by the City Council and authorization of the release of bids, WSB will solicit bids following state procurement policies and bid the contract. Once a low bidder is determined, a proposed contract will be brought to the City Council for final approval. The order for the restroom/shelter building has been placed, so most of the work will include demolition and sitework to prepare for the installation of the building, playground, splash pad, stormwater basin, and parking lot resurfacing. Budget Impact The total amount budgeted for this project was $3.5 million in the 2025 Annual Budget. It was estimated that $2 million would come from cash-on-hand, and the City would bond for the additional $1.5 million needed to fund this project. The current final estimate is that the total project will come in near $2.47 million. The City has a grant application in for $350 thousand in support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which would help offset some of the proposed indirect costs to install rubber surfacing of the playground, add shade structures and build ornamental fencing. As this grant award will not be determined until July, and contracts related to the playground cannot begin until after grant agreements are completed in early Fall. To accommodate this timeline, all work relating to the playground is being bid as bid alternates, with the goal that we can award these after we know the status of the DNR grant. Attachment(s) • WSB Site Plans • Updated Budget Estimate • Resolution 25-36 Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 25-36 Approving the Final Site Plans and Authorizing Release of Bids for the Community Park Renovation Project 85 OH OH OH OH E 6" 12" 6" 6" 9" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" NO PARKING NO PARKING 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH THICKENED EDGE, SEE DETAIL BITUMINOUS TRAIL, SEE DETAIL SPLASH PAD, BY OTHERS & COORDINATE AS REQUIRED, SEE SPECS LANDSCAPE BED, SEE PLANTING PLAN SHADE SAIL, SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS BENCH (TYP), SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES, SEE SPECS BIKE RACK, SEE SPECS CEDAR FOREST BUILDING AND SHELTER, SEE SPECS TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES, SEE SPECS TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES, SEE SPECS ADA SIGNAGE, SEE DETAIL 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH LIGHT BROOM FINISH, SEE DETAIL 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH LIGHT BROOM FINISH, SEE DETAIL FUTURE EV CHARGING STATION, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR CONDUIT LOCATIONS 13'-7" 40'-0" 32'-0" 2'-0" 5'-0" 16'-0" 43'-5" R54' R8' R86'-8" R8'-0" 17'-8" 10'-0" 23'-8" R30'-0" R2'-0" R2'-6" R27'-0" R17'-0" R22'-0" R3'-0" R10'-0" R10'-0" 39'-0" 8'-0" 15'-9" 46'-6" 9'-2" 53'-10" 8'-0" 41'-10" 56'-3" 18'-1" 9'-6" 24'-2" 51'-4" 47'-10" 12'-9" 2'-2" 16'-0"14'-3" 5'-3" 13'-4" 3'-0" 22'-1" 13'-0" 23'-3" 8'-2" CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL LANDSCAPE BED, SEE PLANTING PLAN 6'-0" D2 CURB & GUTTER (BID ALT) TAPER ALL D2 CURBS FROM 2" TO 0" OVER 3'-0" (TYP) K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/18/2025 10:24:17 AM SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT PLAN L3.1 AS SHOWN KMP RAS N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 10 20 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT1 L3.1 5 1 L6.1 5 L6.1 LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE 6 L6.0 8 L6.1 1 L6.1 KMP 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK BITUMINOUS TRAIL 1 L6.2 86 OH OH OH OH OH E 6" 5" 10" 12" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 4' WIDE ENTRANCE GATE, SEE DETAIL 4" CONCRETE WALK, SEE DETAIL CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL PLAY CURB (ALT BID #1), SEE DETAIL PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS FENCING, SEE DETAIL SHADE SAIL (TYP), SEE SPECS SHADE SAIL (TYP), SEE SPECS BENCH (TYP), SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS TRASH RECEPTACLE / RECYCLING (TYP), SEE SPECS 4' WIDE ENTRANCE GATE, SEE DETAIL 42'-5" 34'-1" 69'-8" 15'-9" 46'-2" 56'-5" 8'-0"142'-1" 90'-5" 74'-7" 9'-5" 135° 135° 90° 122° 121° 90° 90° 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH THICKENED EDGE, SEE DETAIL R5'-0" CONNECT TO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK 4" THICK CONCRETE PAD (TYP), SEE DETAIL FENCE MAINTENANCE STRIP (ALT BID #2), SEE DETAIL K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/18/2025 10:24:37 AM PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT L3.2 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 10 20 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT (ALT BID)2 L3.1 5 6 L6.2 6 L6.2 1 L6.2 2 L6.1 PLAY EQUIPMENT BY OTHERS (USE FOR REFERENCE ONLY) LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE 6 L6.0 6 L6.2 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK BITUMINOUS TRAIL 1 L6.1 1 L6.1 2 L6.1 87 E G G G G G G G G OH OH OH OH OH OHOHOHOHOHOH OH E 10000 983.76 1002A GPS HH HH HH HH S RIM: 988.47 981.77 NINV: 981.77 SIIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: 20" 6" 4" 10" 6" 4" 25" 7" 11" E 6" 5" 7" 8" 3"7" 15" 6" 13" 3"13" TNH ELEV: 991.04 S RIM: 987.74 E981.19INV: SW981.39IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: S RIM: 986.90 W978.48IIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: TNH ELEV: 989.36 S RIM: 984.91 W976.46INV: E976.56IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HHHH HHE 7" 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 7" 7" 7" 15"12"6" 6" 9" 6"7" 7" 10" 14" 13" 12" 14" 10" 11" 11" 9" 8" 4" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 6" 12" 14" 12" 27" 5" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" 13" 5" 5"5" NO PARKING 0 1 0 1 2 2 L6.1 NO PARKING 0 1 0 1 2 4 L6.13 L6.1 R12'-0" 1 L6.2 1 L6.2 50'-0" EXISTING TENNIS COURTS TO REMAIN CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL BITUMINOUS DRIVE, SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK REPLACE CURB AND GUTTER REPLACE ROAD PAVEMENT, SEE DETAIL 6" CONCRETE WALK (TYP) STORMWATER POND, SEE UTILITY PLANS BITUMINOUS TRAIL (TYP), SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK DELINEATED WETLAND BITUMINOUS TRAIL, SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK EXISTING GARDEN TO REMAIN 9'-0" 10'-10" CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK (TYP), SEE DETAIL YARD HYDRANT, VERIFY LOCATION, SEE DETAIL CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK (TYP), SEE DETAIL 17'-0" 16'-0" 17'-0" 8'-0" 7 L6.0 REINSTALL PARK ENTRANCE AND FITNESS COURSE SIGN REINSTALL MONUMENT SIGN, VERIFY LOCATION NEW "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN, SEE DETAIL 6 L6.1 ADA STRIPING, SEE DETAIL NEW "STOP" SIGN, SEE DETAIL 5 L6.1 75'-3" 83'-7" R40'-0" 18'-9" 5'-0" R24'-7" R36'-0" 14'-8" 315'-5" 7 L6.1 362'-8" 18'-9" 37'-8" R11'-0" R19'-0" R11'-0" 8'-0" 6'-0" 27'-11" 32'-4" 8'-0" 8'-0" 30'-10" 4" CONCRETE PAD (TYP) 8'-0" BITUMINOUS WALK (TYP) X L6.1 FULL DEPTH BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT D2 CURB & GUTTER (BID ALT), SEE DETAIL NEW CURB & GUTTER TAPER FROM 6" TO 0" OVER 8'-0" B612 CURB & GUTTER, SEE DETAIL X L6.1 6 L6.1 NEW "ONE WAY ONLY" SIGN, SEE DETAIL RE-STRIPE SHOULDERS AND CENTER LIENS K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:11:40 AM OVERALL LAYOUT PLAN L3.0 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT, SEE L3.2 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 30 60OVERALL LAYOUT1 L3.0 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT, SEE L3.1 1 L6.2 BITUMINOUS TRAIL 7 L6.1 88 E G G G G G G G G E 10000 983.76 1002A GPS 10001 980.44 treeline B 10002 982.38 treeline 10008 982.72 treeline 10009 982.59 treeline 10010 982.77 treeline 10011 983.36 treeline 10012 983.90 treeline 10013 983.76 treeline 10014 984.14 treeline 10015 982.99 treeline 10016 981.51 treeline 10017 981.63 treeline E ST RIM: 983.55 N 12 RCP979.95INV: W979.95IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HH HH HH HH S RIM: 988.47 N981.77INV: 981.77 SIIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: 20" 6" 4" 10" 6" 4" 25" 7" 11" E 6" 5" 7" 8" 3"7" 15" 6" 13" 3" 12" 13" ST RIM: 984.07 E 15 RCP980.07INV: W 15 RCP980.07IIIIINNNNNV VVVV::::: ST RIM: 986.02 W 15 RCP981.08INV: N 15 RCP981.28IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: TNH ELEV: 991.04 S RIM: 987.74 E981.19INV: SW981.39IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: S RIM: 986.90 978.48 WIIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: ST RIM: 985.95 S 15 RCP981.55IIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: TNH ELEV: 989.36 S RIM: 984.91 W976.46INV: E976.56IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HHHH HHE 7" 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 7" 7" 7" 15"12" FDC 6" 6" 9" 6"7" 7" 10" 14" 13" 12" 14" 10" 11" 11" 9" 8" 4" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 6" 12" 14" 12" 27" 5" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" 13" 5" 5"5" TYPE I SEED MIX, SEE SPECS TYPE II SEED MIX, SEE SPECS Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 2 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 3 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 2 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 1 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 3 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 1 INSTALL 5 CY CL III RIPRAP AND 20 SY GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 INSTALL 4 CY CL III RIPRRAP AND 20 SY GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple 2" Cal B&B 5 Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple 2" Cal B&B 1 K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - PLNT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:06:34 AM OVERALL PLANTING PLAN L5.0 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 30 60 LEGEND TYPE I SEED MIX PROPOSED CONTOUR 965 EXISTING CONTOUR EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS TYPE II SEED MIX - STORM BASIN FOR PLANTING ENLARGEMENT, SEE 1 / L5.2 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 89 FDC 12" Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 7 PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower #1 CONT. 5 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 7 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Purple Coneflower #1 CONT. 5 Black-Eyed Susan #1 CONT. 5 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 10 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 8 Walker`s Low Catmint #1 CONT. 5 Black-Eyed Susan #1 CONT. 3 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 East Friesland Meadow Sage #1 CONT. 9 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Walker`s Low Catmint #1 CONT. 6 SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME CONT TREES 6 ACER X FREEMANII 'JEFFERSRED' / AUTUMN BLAZE® FREEMAN MAPLE 2" CAL B&B 6 GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS `HARVE` / NORTHERN ACCLAIM® HONEY LOCUST 2" CAL B&B 9 QUERCUS BICOLOR / SWAMP WHITE OAK 2" CAL B&B ORNAMENTAL TREES 3 AMELANCHIER X GRANDIFLORA `AUTUMN BRILLIANCE` / AUTUMN BRILLIANCE APPLE SERVICEBERRY 1.5" CAL B&B SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME SIZE PERENNIAL 5 ECHINACEA PURPUREA / PURPLE CONEFLOWER #1 CONT. 5 ECHINACEA PURPUREA `PAS702917` TM / POWWOW WILD BERRY CONEFLOWER #1 CONT. 9 GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA 'MESA YELLOW' / MESA YELLOW BLANKETFLOWER #1 CONT. 11 NEPETA X FAASSENII `WALKER`S LOW` / WALKER`S LOW CATMINT #1 CONT. 8 RUDBECKIA FULGIDA `GOLDSTRUM` / BLACK-EYED SUSAN #1 CONT. 9 SALVIA NEMOROSA 'EAST FRIESLAND' / EAST FRIESLAND MEADOW SAGE #1 CONT. GRASSES / SEDGE 32 SPOROBOLUS HETEROLEPIS / PRAIRIE DROPSEED #1 CONT. PLANT SCHEDULE K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - PLNT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:06:44 AM LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENTS L5.1 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENTS1 L5.1 N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 4 821 LEGEND TYPE I SEED MIX PROPOSED CONTOUR 965 EXISTING CONTOUR EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 TYPE II SEED MIX - STORM BASIN LANDSCAPE SCHEDULE2 L5.1 90 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $34,104.55 $34,104.55 2 2101.501 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS 1 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 3 2104.501 REMOVE BUILDING LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 4 2104.501 REMOVE PLAY CONTAINER, EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING LS 1 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 5 2104.501 REMOVE EXISTING ELECTRICAL LS 1 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 6 2104.502 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EA 1 $2,400.00 $2,400.00 7 2104.502 REMOVE TRAFFIC SIGN EA 1 $100.00 $100.00 8 2104.502 REMOVE & RELOCATE FITNESS COURSE SIGN EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 9 2104.502 REMOVE & RELOCATE PARK MONUMENT SIGN EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 10 2104.502 REMOVE & SALVAGE FITNESS EQUIPMENT EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 11 2104.503 REMOVE CURB & GUTTER LF 85 $18.00 $1,530.00 12 2104.503 REMOVE SEWER PIPE (SANITARY) LF 320 $10.00 $3,200.00 13 2101.504 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SY 320 $9.00 $2,880.00 14 2104.504 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 2,735 $7.00 $19,145.00 15 2104.504 REMOVE AGGREGATE PAVEMENT SY 560 $5.00 $2,800.00 16 2106.501 SITE GRADING LS 1 $85,000.00 $85,000.00 17 2108.504 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE 5 S Y 2,580 $3.00 $7,740.00 18 2123.610 STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM) HOUR 10 $190.00 $1,900.00 19 2360.504 BITUMINOUS DRIVES (ON EXISTING SUBBASE) 3.5” THICK S Y 1,770 $26.00 $46,020.00 20 2360.504 BITUMINOUS DRIVES (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 3.5” THICK S Y 480 $35.00 $16,800.00 21 2360.504 BITUMINOUS ROADWAY (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 7” THICK S Y 130 $55.00 $7,150.00 22 2360.504 BITUMINOUS TRAILS (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 3” THICK S Y 240 $35.00 $8,400.00 23 2451.507 COARSE FILTER AGGREGATE (CV) C Y 11 $85.00 $935.00 24 2451.607 FILTER MEDIA SPECIAL C Y 285 $40.00 $11,400.00 25 2501.502 12" RC PIPE APRON EA 2 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 26 2501.502 TRASH GUARD FOR 12" PIPE APRON EA 2 $700.00 $1,400.00 27 2502.503 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN (SOLID AND PERFORATED) L F 120 $20.00 $2,400.00 28 2502.503 6" PVC PIPE DRAIN L F 180 $25.00 $4,500.00 29 2502.503 6" PERF PE PIPE DRAIN L F 150 $25.00 $3,750.00 30 2502.602 6" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT EA 4 $500.00 $2,000.00 31 2502.602 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 32 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 33 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EA 2 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 34 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EA 3 $1,500.00 $4,500.00 35 2503.602 SANITARY PIPE CLEANOUT EA 3 $500.00 $1,500.00 36 2503.503 12" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL V L F 100 $80.00 $8,000.00 37 2503.603 4" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE L F 320 $30.00 $9,600.00 38 2504.602 1" CURB STOP AND BOX EA 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Falcon Heights Community Park Improvements Falcon Heights, MN Date: April 17, 2025 | WSB #023655-000 BASE BID ITEMS 91 39 2504.602 BLOWOFF VALVE EA 2 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 40 2504.602 YARD HYDRANT EA 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 41 2504.603 4" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 LF 75 $85.00 $6,375.00 42 2504.603 1.25" HDPE SDIR 7 LF 90 $60.00 $5,400.00 43 2504.603 2" HDPE SDIR 7 LF 65 $60.00 $3,900.00 44 2504.608 WATERMAIN FITTINGS LB 100 $30.00 $3,000.00 45 2506.502 CASTING ASSEMBLY EA 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 46 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 72-4020 L F 4 $1,100.00 $4,400.00 47 2506.602 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 1 EA 1 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 48 2506.602 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 2 EA 1 $24,000.00 $24,000.00 49 2511.504 GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 S Y 150 $4.00 $600.00 50 2511.507 GRANULAR FILTER C Y 0.6 $60.00 $36.00 51 2511.507 RANDOM RIPRAP CLASS III C Y 9 $125.00 $1,125.00 52 2521.518 4" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 7,100 $16.00 $113,600.00 53 2521.518 6" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 95 $18.00 $1,710.00 54 2521.518 CRUSHED STONE WALK SF 6,000 $8.00 $48,000.00 55 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B612 LF 125 $30.00 $3,750.00 56 2545.501 SITE ELECTRICAL LS 1 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 57 2564.602 SIGN PANELS TYPE SPECIAL EA 5 $200.00 $1,000.00 58 2571.502 DECIDUOUS TREE - 2.0" CAL B&B EA 21 $500.00 $10,500.00 59 2571.502 DECIDUOUS TREE - 1.5" CAL B&B EA 3 $500.00 $1,500.00 60 2571.502 PERENNIALS - NO 1 CONT EA 74 $35.00 $2,590.00 61 2573.502 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 62 2573.502 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EA 3 $300.00 $900.00 63 2573.503 SILT FENCE, TYPE MS LF 360 $3.00 $1,080.00 64 2557.503 TREE PROTECTION FENCE LF 1,200 $2.50 $3,000.00 65 2573.503 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG TYPE WOOD FIBER LF 600 $5.00 $3,000.00 66 2574.504 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET CATEGORY 20 SY 470 $1.50 $705.00 67 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE I SEED MIX AC 1.3 $8,000.00 $10,400.00 68 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE II SEED MIX AC 0.1 $13,000.00 $1,300.00 69 2574.523 RAPID STABILIZATION METHOD 3 MGAL 6 $300.00 $1,800.00 70 2575.607 MULCH MATERIAL TYPE SPECIAL CY 18 $65.00 $1,170.00 71 2582.601 PAVEMENT MARKINGS LS 1 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $716,195.55 $71,619.56 $787,815.11Total Base Bid: Contingency (10%): Subtotal: 92 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN D212 LF 365 $30.00 $10,950.00 $10,950.00 $1,095.00 $12,045.00 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $6,350.00 $6,350.00 2 2106.501 SITE GRADING LS 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 3 2525.503 CONCRETE PLAY CURB WITH BASE LF 360 $50.00 $18,000.00 4 2475.603 ORNAMENTAL FENCE DESIGN SPECIAL LF 410 $230.00 $94,300.00 5 2521.518 4" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 650 $16.00 $10,400.00 6 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE I SEED MIX AC 0.1 $8,000.00 $800.00 $133,350.00 $13,335.00 $146,685.00 1 LS 1 $600,000.00 $600,000.00 2 LS 1 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 3 LS 1 $180,000.00 $180,000.00 4 EA 1 $115,000.00 $115,000.00 5 EA 7 $1,100.00 $7,700.00 6 EA 14 $2,000.00 $28,000.00 7 EA 5 $750.00 $3,750.00 8 EA 4 $2,500.00 $10,000.00 9 LS 1 $329,817.00 $329,817.00 $1,524,267.00 $2,470,812.11 BENCH (ESTIMATED) PICNIC TABLE (ESTIMATED) BIKE RACK (ESTIMATED) TRASH/RECYCLING RECEPTACLE (ESTIMATED) INDIRECT EXPENSES RESTROOM BUILDING / SHELTER (ESTIMATED) PLAY AREA RUBBER SURFACING ADD (ESTIMATED) WSB FEE Total Indirect Expenses: Total Project Cost: SPLASH PAD (ESTIMATED) PLAY EQUIPMENT AND EWF SURFACING (ESTIMATED) Subtotal: Contingency (10%): Total Alternate 2 Bid: ALTERNATE 1 BID ITEMS Subtotal: Contingency (10%): Total Alternate 1 Bid: ALTERNATE 2 BID ITEMS 93 1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION April 23, 2025 No. 25-36 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SITE PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BIDS FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK RENOVATION PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2014, WSB & Associates, Inc. (“WSB”) completed a Parks Master Plan Study, which included an analysis of Community Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights engaged WSB in August 2023 to provide professional services related to the Community Park renovation project; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 50% plan set for the Community Park renovation on February 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, staff and WSB have finalized the plans for Community Park following the core principles of improving amenities while minimizing costs, preserving healthy trees wherever possible, and enhancing park features that are in need of repair; and WHEREAS, the final site plans maintain existing park amenities where feasible, propose the removal of outdated or non-compliant features, and include the addition of new facilities such as a small splash pad and ADA-compliant playground equipment; and WHEREAS, the final estimated total project cost is approximately $2.47 million; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to authorize the release of bids for construction activities related to the renovation of Community Park, including demolition, sitework, stormwater improvements, and resurfacing of the parking lot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota: 1. The final site plans for Community Park, as prepared by WSB, are hereby approved. 2. The City Administrator, in coordination with WSB, is authorized to release bids for the Community Park renovation project consistent with the approved final site plans. 3. The City Administrator is authorized to approve minor modifications to the plans as necessary to facilitate the bidding process, provided that substantial changes shall require additional City Council approval. 4. ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2025, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 94 2 Moved by: Approved by: ________________________ Randall C. Gustafson Mayor GUSTAFSON ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________ LEEHY Jack Linehan MEYER ____ Against City Administrator MIELKE WASSENBERG 95 20250418163328,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@falconheights.org, _Hannah B. Lynch_ hannah.b_121.eml Mayor and Council, Attached is the agenda packet for the meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd. Here is the link, if easier to open: https://www.falconheights.org/home/showpublisheddocument/5876/638805884878260707 Have a happy holiday weekend for those who celebrate, and see you next Wednesday at 7PM. Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA April 23, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON____ LEEHY___ MEYER ___ MIELKE ____ WASSENBERG___ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN___ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation from Ramsey County Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey and County Manager Ling Becker E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. March 5, 2025 City Council Workshop Minutes 2. March 12, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3. March 12, 2025 City Council Special Workshop Minutes F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 4/17/25: $70,899.84 Payroll through 4/8/25: $25,095.98 Wire Payments through 4/8/25: $16,835.65 2. Approval of City Licenses 3. Approval of Change Order with American Environmental and Budget Amendment for Sewer System Maintenance 4. Approval of Transfer of $100,000 from Fund 426 to Fund 313 5. Approval to Award Contract to GoodPointe Technology for Pavement Condition Assessment H: POLICY ITEMS: 1. Approval of Resolution 25-36 Approving the Final Site Plans and Authorizing Release of Bids for the Community Park Renovation Project I. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: J. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. 1 K. ADJOURNMENT: 2 BLANK PAGE 3 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Presentation from Ramsey County District 3 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey and County Manager Ling Becker Description The Ramsey County Board is responsible for establishing county policies, goals, legislative function, appointments of officials and strategic priorities. Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey represents District 3 on the Ramsey County Board and was elected during the special election this spring. County Manager, Ling Becker, was appointed in 2024 . Commissioner McMurtrey and County Manager Becker would like to take this opportunity to introduce themselves to the City Council. Commissioner McMurtrey will present his priorities, mission and goals, which include creating more deeply affordable housing, investing in economic development, and ensuring county services are responsive to the needs of residents, and to share local updates. County Manager Becker, will present an update on the county’s recent activity. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) • Presentation Action(s) Requested No action is requested from the Council for this informational item. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Presentation D1 Attachment Presentation Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 4 Ramsey County District 3 5 2 Ramsey County Board • Sets the County's Vision, Mission,Values, Goals, and Strategic Priorities • Provides Oversight of the County Budget and Approvals • Responsible for Establishing County Policies, Legislative Functions, Appointments of Officials,Oversight of Land Use Planning,Social Services,Public Safety, and Infrastructure Development • Represent District 3 on County Board • Represent Ramsey County at the State and Federal Level 6 3 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey • Falcon Heights and Saint Paul neighborhoods of Payne/Phalen, North End/South Como, Como Park, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway and St. Anthony Park 7 4 My Committee and Commission Assignments Ramsey County standing committees •Budget Committee •Economic Growth and Community Investment Service Team Committee Chair •Housing and Redevelopment Authority Vice Chair •Legislative Committee •Regional Rail Authority Otherboards, committees andcommissions •County-Court Joint Committee •Greater MSP Regional Partnership •Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee •Metropolitan Emergency Services Board •Metropolitan Library Services Agency •Metropolitan Mosquito Control District •Ramsey County Dispatch / 800 MHz Subsystem Policy Committee •Ramsey County Extension Committee •Rethinking I-94 Committee • Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) • Board of Directors • District X Committee • Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee • National Association of Counties (NACo) • Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee • Large Urban County Caucus 8 5 My Priorities as County Commissioner • Creating more deeply affordable housing • Investing in economic development • Ensuring county services are responsive to the needs of residents 9 6 County Manager Ling Becker • Immigrant family. • Early public sector career exposure – age 15. • Public – Private Partnerships. • Appreciation for city and county coordination. • Economic and Workforce Development. • Appointed County Manager September 1, 2024. • Only person of color County Manager in the state of Minnesota. 10 Ramsey County 11 8 Ramsey County Vision Mission and Goals Vision A vibrant community where all are valued and thrive. Mission A county of excellence working with you to enhance our quality of life. Goals • Strengthen individual, family and community health, safety and well-being • Cultivate economic prosperity and invest in neighborhoods with concentrated financial poverty • Enhance access to opportunity and mobility for all residents and businesses • Model fiscal accountability, transparency and strategic investments 12 9 Our Ramsey County Values Ramsey County is a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive organization. Our core values define our culture. They guide who we are as a county, our individual behaviors and operational decision making • Investing in People • Serving with Integrity • Valuing Community • Advancing Equity • Empowering Leadership at All Levels 13 10 Our Services 14 11 Service Teams Ramsey County's departments are organized into four Service Teams and a Strategic Team. 15 12 Ramsey County Strategic Priorities 16 Ramsey County Updates County Manager's Office 17 14 Ramsey County Update • County leadership transitions. • Uncertainties: • Federal Executive • State Budget • Post COVID • Pivots for businesses, residents, and government • Changing demographics • Organizational Excellence and County Responsible Services • 2026-27 Biennial Budget 18 15 One-Stop Center for Environmental Services, Education & Activities Designed to make it easier to reduce waste, repair, reuse and recycle: • Climate-controlled, covered drive-through for household hazardous waste & electronics. • Self-service household recycling, scrap metal and food scraps drop-off. • Fix-It Clinic and community education space. • Product Reuse Room with free, reusable paint, automotive products, cleaners & more. • 19 16 Opening Ahead of Schedule and Under Budget • Center developed with extensive community input and feedback. • $29.7 million county investment opening ahead of schedule and under budget. • Conveniently located from any location in Ramsey County: 1700 Kent Street off Larpenteur Avenue West, near Dale Street North in Roseville. • Built with numerous sustainability features: geothermal heat, solar panels, EV charging stations, recycled materials used in its construction and landscaping. Learn more at ramseycounty.us/EC Opening Month Activities • Earth Day Giveaways* Tues., April 22, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Open House Thur., April 24, 6 - 8 p.m. • April Fix-It Clinic Sat., April 26,10 a.m. - 1 p.m. *First 200 participants 20 17 Rice Creek Commons • Rice Creek Commons is a redevelopment of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), a site that has undergone extensive environmental cleanup. The JDA envisions the area as a hub for economic growth, sustainable development, and a mix of housing and commercial spaces. • The total future development value of Rice Creek Commons, a 427-acre parcel, is estimated at $1 billion. • The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has approved an amended purchase and sale agreement with Ryan Companies for the phased development of Outlot Aat Rice Creek Commons. This agreement moves forward plans for a 10-acre commercial project on the northern portion of the 40acre site inArden Hills. 21 18 Park at RiversEdge • The Park at RiversEdge is a transformative nineacre urban park that will connect downtown Saint Paul to the Mississippi River. • This innovative project will enhance public access to a national treasure, create a dynamic community gathering space and serve as a catalyst for $800+ million in private investment. 22 19 Appropriate Response Initiative 23 20 Budget Timeline – Public Process Ongoing Gathering Feedback and Priorities from District 1 Cities, Organizations, Businesses, and Constituents Ongoing Provide Strategic Vision and Policy Direction to County Staff Based on District 1 Priorities Late August to Early September Seek Public Feedback Mid September 1) Service Team Budget Presentations to Board 2) First Public Hearing Late September Set the 2026 Tax Levy October to November Board Amends County Manager Proposed Budget November to December 1) Truth and Taxation Notice Sent 2) Truth and Taxation Public Hearing 3) County BoardLevy Votes 24 City – County Partnership 25 22 Ramsey County Community Economic Development EDA Legislation • Seeks to amend the HRA statutory language to expand authority to better support diversifying industries, communities, and emerging entrepreneurs • Legislation would not impact the formula associated with HRA levy collection; o the max levy is State mandated, and Ramsey County already has their levy set at the max limit • Cities would have the choice to opt-in to spending on EDA eligible activities • If no opt-in, the existing HRA eligible activities would remain, but you would not receive the business support services that would be created from the HRA levy change 26 23 Ramsey County Community Economic Development (cont.) Areas of need identified to strengthen thesmall business ecosystem: o Capacity building of small business support organizations to meet current and future needs. o More technical assistance/advisory services to better serve targeted geographies, communities and/or industries. o Additional flexible capital to enable greater business retention, expansion and attraction. Increases flexibility in funding business programming. o Currently General Levy supports $345,000 business programming. 27 24 Ramsey County Community Economic Development (cont.) Ramsey County Business Support Programs • Open to Business: Provides direct technical assistance and other forms of support to small businesses • CEO Next: Provides second-stage small business owners and founders with a group learning opportunity designed to enhance their ability to develop robust systems and expand both their operations and technical expertise • CEO Now: Provides early-stage small business owners and founders with a group learning opportunity designed to enhance their ability to develop robust systems and expand both their operations and technical expertise • RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com: Provides small business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, site selectors with an online portal showcasing Ramsey County's business landscape, economic and technical support services, workforce initiatives, and other business and economic development incentives/resources • Reimagination Resource Center: Provides funding to create or develop the business community organizations (BCOs) capabilities needed to deliver technical assistance to Ramsey County's Commercial Corridors. 28 Local Updates Commissioner McMurtrey 29 26 Housing • Housing Stability (ex. Kimball Court, rental assistance) • Prioritizing Deeply Affordable Housing • Stabilization and Preservation of affordable housing(ex. $5 million recently approved) • Pathways to Homeownership 30 27 Economic Development • Downtown St. Paul strategy • D3 Small Business Advisory Council • Workforce Development 31 28 D3 Public Works 2025 • Dale Street Construction • Rice Street Construction • Ongoing maintenance & repairs 32 Questions? 33 Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey Email: garrison.mcmurtrey@co.ramsey.mn.us Phone: 651-266-8378 Matt Hill, Principal Aide Email: matt.hill@co.ramsey.mn.us Phone: 651-266-9990 Beverly Hammond, Scheduler Email: Beverly.hammon@co.ramsey.mn.us Ramsey County Website: https://www.ramseycounty.us/ Subscribe to My Office Newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNRAMSEY/subsc riber/new?topic_id=MNRAMSEY_454 34 BLANK PAGE 35 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS City Council Workshop City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES Wednesday, March 5 2025 6:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:33 PM B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON_X_ LEEHY___ Eric Meyer arrived at 7:24 PM. MIELKE_X_ WASSENBERG_X_ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X_ JOHNSON_X_ C. POLICY ITEMS: 1. Continuation or Recap of the 2025 Council Goal Setting Session Wassenberg expressed support for organizing topics into groups, suggesting that each group could be discussed during a dedicated workshop. Mielke emphasized the importance of prioritization in the process. Linehan outlined the next steps, which include a consultant review and presenting a rough draft at the April workshop. Following that, specific goals will be prioritized and assigned timelines. 2. State Fair Task Force (SFTF) Recommendation on E-Meter Street Parking Linehan summarizes that the SFTF and the City Council met in February to discuss the implementation of E-Meters. The current proposal focuses on the Northome and Northeast Quadrant Neighborhoods—areas with existing free, one-sided street parking. Streets with existing permit-only or no-parking designations would remain unchanged. A map of the proposed areas was shared. Hamline Ave. and Larpenteur are excluded due to them being county-owned roads. Falcon Woods would remain a free, unrestricted parking area except for its existing permit zone. Other residential permit parking areas are only applicable during the workweek and are open on the weekends. The Task Force and ParkMobile recommend issuing one complimentary 12-day pass per household through the ParkMobile app, valid across all parking zones. Residents would register a vehicle (tied to a license plate) to claim their pass. The thought is to allow residents to purchase extra passes, potentially at a discounted rate. A one-day parking pass would be $25. Police and parking ambassadors would enforce compliance using license plate recognition. Non-registered vehicles may be ticketed. There was discussion about the logistics of distributing codes: • Wassenberg suggested mailing the codes proactively to all eligible addresses. • Linehan noted that requiring residents to pick up codes would reduce misuse but increase staff workload. Mailing codes could be easier and promote higher utilization. Currently, they get an individualized letter with permits. Could use the 36 same idea and the city generates codes. Residents will sign-up through the app which will require them to fill in their license and registration. • Gustafson emphasized that requiring residents to come to City Hall for a basic pass could create complications and long lines before the fair. Instead, only require inperson visits for additional passes and make available to request online as well. Mielke explains the logic behind the program. People can’t use ParkMobile to find open spaces. People will still drive around to look for parking spots. The fair charges for parking, so why shouldn’t Falcon Heights. Other cities can add a sales tax to increase revenue, but Falcon Heights doesn’t have a large commercial base. Wassenberg adds this would also encourage the use of park and rides. Mielke points out the complimentary resident pass would not guarantee a spot on the street; it will also not be tied to a zone and makes parking for residents available in all zones. Linehan adds the paid parking for fairgoers is only valid for one day. There was also a discussion about zone management and enforcement: • Wassenberg wonders how zones should be set up, and what kind of technology is needed to read plates for compliance. • Linehan explains ParkMobile suggests 1 zone per block. Keep in mind the more zones, the more codes need to be generated, making it more cumbersome. ParkMobile can supply plate-reading technology for the ambassadors. • Mielke wants to use ParkMobile’s expertise on determining zones and pricing. • Gustafson notes data from the pilot year could help refine zones and enforcement in the future. • Meyer wonders if ambassadors are paid positions. • Linehan explains ambassadors will be city employees, and would support enforcement and assist fairgoers, modeled after the St. Paul ambassador program. They can be an extension of SAPD. They will verify vehicles through the app, help guide visitors, and report violations to police. • Meyer suggests scheduling ambassadors in shifts, having a supervisor and designated break areas (potentially coordinated with churches or local businesses). • Gustafson notes pairing them up for safety and ending shifts at 8 PM. The council continues to discuss details for the ambassadors, what kind of information is needed from Park Mobile before the public hearing, and having a rep available. They also discuss creating a FAQ. The council and Linehan discuss revenue, costs, and future planning: • A flat $25 daily parking fee is proposed, with no added service fees. ParkMobile takes ~20% to cover marketing and administrative costs. • Proceeds will go toward administrative overhead and the city’s capital improvement fund, ultimately helping to reduce the tax burden. • Examples of capital uses include roads, sewer upgrades, and parks. • Tickets for violations will be $100 and processed through the court system. • Vehicles will only be towed if they create a safety hazard or remain unmoved for over 48 hours. • The Council will need to adopt an annual ordinance establishing State Fair parking dates. 37 The Council stresses the need to keep the program simple and minimally disruptive in its first year. If successful, it may expand in the future. The emphasis remains on balancing revenue generation with convenience for residents and operational efficiency for staff. 3. Release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Classification and Compensation Study Consultant Linehan proposes releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a classification and compensation study and asked the Council for clarification on the desired scope. He emphasized the importance of fair and equitable compensation, noting that the city is currently the only one in the area without an established classification and compensation system. Without pay ranges, it's difficult to complete the required pay equity reports for the state. The proposed study would evaluate positions—not individuals—and recommend a point system or scale based on job descriptions. Key questions for the RFP scope: • Should the study be limited to full-time employees only, or should it also include part-time, seasonal staff, council members, and commissioners? • Should the consultant also analyze the city’s benefits package? Including this would increase both the cost and complexity of the study. Council Discussion: • Meyer asks how much has been budgeted for the study. • Mielke suggests that the benefits analysis could be postponed until next year and that the city might gather benefit comparison data from other cities in the meantime. • Linehan responds that data from the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) could help benchmark benefits. • Gustafson points out that compensation includes both salary and benefits, and external insight could be valuable. • Wassenberg questions whether analyzing benefits was worth the additional cost, noting not all employees fully utilize them. • Gustafson responds that the rising cost of benefits makes them a critical part of total compensation and worth examining. • Mielke proposes asking for both options in the RFP, itemized separately, so the Council can decide based on cost. Linehan adds that excluding benefits would simplify the study, but notes it’s still important to understand what benefit offerings could make the city a more competitive and attractive employer. However, benefits analysis can become complex and time intensive. While pay equity remains the top priority, implementation could be costly depending on the findings. The council agrees that classification and compensation data is important. 4. Future Agenda Topics Linehan explains the goal-setting session will determine a number of future workshop 38 topics. There is also a public hearing scheduled for license revocation for a Falcon Heights business depending on communication received from the MN Department of Revenue. Mielke inquires about the upcoming community meeting regarding Dino’s. Linehan explains that the meeting is intended for immediate neighbors to provide feedback on a potential drive-through proposal at the business’s current location. Before moving forward with a formal application, the business is seeking preliminary input to gauge neighborhood sentiment. The process would involve a traffic study and the combination of adjacent lots, but the business owner wants to hear from neighbors first before committing to those expenses. The meeting will take place at City Hall. Linehan emphasizes that this is an informational meeting—residents will not vote, and the final decision rests with the business owner based on feasibility and community input. Gustafson notes that the proposal would likely require a variance or Planned Unit Development (PUD). Mielke expresses some concern, referencing the denial of Buhl’s Caribou Coffee drive-through in the past. D. ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 PM DISCLAIMER: City Council Workshops are held monthly as an opportunity for Council Members to discuss policy topics in greater detail prior to a formal meeting where a public hearing may be held and/or action may be taken. Members of the public that would like to make a comment or ask questions about an item on the agenda for an upcoming workshop should send them to mail@falconheights.org prior to the meeting. Alternatively, time is regularly allotted for public comment during Regular City Council Meetings (typically 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) during the Community Forum. _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 39 BLANK PAGE 40 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES March 12, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM B. ROLL CALL: GUSTAFSON_X_ LEEHY_X__ MEYER _X__ MIELKE _X___ WASSENBERG __ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X_ JOHNSON_X_ C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Linehan draws attention to a late addition of Consent Agenda Item 8 Councilmember Meyer motions to approve the agenda; Approved 4-0 D. PRESENTATION 1. Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum – Update on FY2026 Community Project Funding Staff Member Charlie Hammond from the office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum provides an update regarding community project funding. He explains that Congress members can locate funding to request for community projects coming from municipalities in their district. Hammond provides a complete list of Community Project Funding secured by Congresswoman McCollum since 2022. While funding for 2026 is pending final passage, Staff Member Hammond recommends municipalities submit project proposals sooner rather than later. Once the 2026 application period is announced, there is a fast turnaround time between the announcement and the deadline. Mayor Gustafson thanks Staff member Hammond for his attendance. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. February 12, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Meyer motions to approve the meeting minutes; Approved 4-0 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration of Revocation of Municipal Business License G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 3/5/25: $97,148.44 41 Payroll through 2/25/25: $27,472.39 Wire Payments through 2/25/25: $17,206.14 2. Approval of Resolution 25-18 Selecting Cedar Forest as Picnic Shelter and Restroom Supplier for Community Park Renovation Project 3. Approval of Resolution 25-19 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement Among Members of the Ramsey County Geographic Information Systems Users Group 4. Approval of Resolution 25-20 Accepting Resignation of Jared Mehlhaff from the Environment Commission 5. Approval of Resolution 25-21 Approving a Contract with Electro Watchman, Inc for the Installation of a Lenel/S2 Netbox Access Control System for City Hall 6. Approval of Resolution 25-22 Authorizing the City to Accept Grant Funds Through the University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund 7. Approval of Resolution 25-23 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Classification and Compensation Study Consultant. 8. Approval of Resolution 25-24 Authorizing Husky Construction Inc. to be Awarded the 2025 Pavement Management Project Tree Removal Contract Linehan explains Consent Agenda Item 2 and provides an updated quote with pricing from Cedar Forest. Some items were removed, and updated pricing was provided today. This brought the total cost down from $350,000 to $313,000. Consent Agenda Item 8 is part of the 2025 PMP project in the Falcon Woods neighborhood; there is some tree removal needed for stormwater improvements. The reason for a last-minute addition is the need to comply with environmental regulations, requiring trees to be removed sooner than anticipated. Public Works and Engineering will work with the residents in the neighborhood on the coordination. The trees are located in the stormwater easement. Mielke wonders how many trees will need to be removed. Linehan is unsure, but the tree’s location determines the removal. Gustafson thanks Jared for his time on the Environment Commission. Mayor Gustafson motions to approve the consent agenda; Approved 4-0 H: POLICY ITEMS: I. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Leehy notes that on Monday, March 17, the Community Engagement Commission will have its first meeting of the year. There are two vacancies on the commission, and she recommends that residents apply. Mielke explains that the Climate Action Team met last week, and other Falcon Heights organizations were brought in to help with the goal setting. She also attended the swearing in of the new Ramsey County Commissioner, for District 3. Gustafson explains that some council members and Administrator Linehan attended LMC’s Day at the Hill and met with Representative Leigh Finke to discuss local priorities. They also met Senator Clare Oumou-Verbeten to discuss regional priorities with Roseville and Lauderdale. 42 Linehan notes that on March 1, the SAPD officially transitioned to be the police agency for Falcon Heights. They had a Coffee with a Cop at Amber Union this morning. The AARP Tax Appointments at City Hall are fully booked. Public Works has American Environmental going around the city to clean and televise the main sewer, all the systems are cleared this year. Upper Cut is also going around trimming and removing boulevard trees. Currently, the City is working on getting a tree replacement program up and running, but there is not a one-for-one replacement. The council points out hearing positive stories since the police transition. J. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. Georgiana May – 1477 California Ave. W. Georgiana wonders how large McCollum’s funding requests can be. She suggest using funding for the implementation of the Climate Action Plan. K. ADJOURNMENT: 7:26 PM Councilmember Leehy motions to adjourn; Approved 4-0 _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 43 BLANK PAGE 44 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS City Council Special Joint Workshop City Council and State Fair Task Force City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES Wednesday, March 12, 2025 7:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:33 PM B. ROLL CALL: COUNCIL: GUSTAFSON__X__ LEEHY_X__ MEYER _X__ MIELKE_X__ WASSENBERG___ STATE FAIR TASK FORCE Allard _X___ May_X___ Brace ____ Davis _X___ Hausman ___ McGarthwaite_X__ Johnson____ Paulus _X___Prather_X__ Porter___ STAFF PRESENT: LINEHAN_X__ JOHNSON_X_ C. POLICY ITEMS: 1. Continuation of Discussion on E-Meter Parking Gustafson explains that the Council discussed this item at their latest Council Workshop and that they went through several questions. Both groups differed on how the free parking codes/passes will be disbursed to residents, and how many. Wassenberg advocated for a non-complicated method with the least amount of impact on residents and staff time, and the Council agreed. This item needs to be revisited, as the State Fair Task Force (SFTF) did not fully agree with this method. McGarthwaite explains mailing a pass/code to every resident will not work, because not every resident always receives mail. Providing a free code to everyone can also lead to abuse, decreased value, and the codes still need to be registered and activated with ParkMobile. Gustafson and Leehy wonder what the SFTF’s goal of the e-meter parking program is. Mielke comments that the idea is to create a new revenue stream for Falcon Heights, to help cover expenses generated by the State Fair. If it is not generating revenue, it’s not a worthwhile project to further explore. McGarthwaite adds it’s also a quality-of-life issue and she believes people who need to pay will take better care. It can also push parkers to Park & Rides and says all of the traffic also already impacts the quality of life of residents. Residents will need to pay for a second “residential permit;” worries about depleting the process. Leehy appreciates the process that has been thought out. 45 Allard believes the quality of life will always be questionable around fair time, but at least there will be a revenue stream. Leehy wonders if the SFTF looked at other vendors as well. McGarthwaite notes this is the only vendor that was approached. ParkMobile has the largest number of users in Minnesota, and people are familiar with it. May emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between maximizing revenue and not creating a hassle for residents. Limiting the number of permits issued to residents avoids taking up all the spots. Davis wants to ensure the council is accepting of the offer made by SFTF to have e-meter parking during the State Fair and other major events. She wants the SFTF to work through the details. May adds this will benefit all residents of Falcon Heights. Northome and NE Quadrant have the highest density of parkers during the fair and so it makes sense to test the program there first. Following the pilot year, they can discuss the experience and potentially expand to other areas or add entities. Davis is fearful that giving too much parking away would take away the revenue. Leehy notes there is no opposition, but she wants to ensure all the details are worked through before presenting it to residents. Gustafson agrees. The council wants to think of concepts and ideas further downstream, so they are trying to gather as much information as they can and to consider all impacts before presenting it to residents. Gustafson reiterates that the council is favorable to exploring the concept. Mielke adds that the point is to ease parking stress for the neighborhoods. Gustafson sees the concept as a positive, but there are also logistical issues that need to be worked out. Linehan points out that the city would hire staff to work as parking ambassadors, as the St. Anthony Police Department (SAPD) prefers it not be officers who use the app. They will be notified by parking ambassadors that utilize the ParkMobile app of any parking violations. SAPD does not have the capacity to utilize the app, but they will be responsible for ticket enforcement. McGarthwaite moves on to other areas they discussed, which were communications and staffing. Yes, it will be complicated for staff and residents, but the SFTF believes it will be first-year pains. Linehan has provided communication plans. Leehy previously resided in Northome and did not feel like it was an inconvenience to acquire a parking permit/pass. There should be a specific timeframe, so it doesn’t happen last minute. Meyer believes people who are in need of parking passes will come into City Hall. He supports a mailing to make residents aware and offering an online application as well. He believes the price point for a second permit needs to be determined and agrees there should not be a third permit for residents. Council and SFTF agree that there should be a State Fair guide again. Gustafson asks ParkMobile about the enforcement of visitors who did not pay for parking. 46 Rob Stephens is the Regional Sales Manager for ParkMobile. He is familiar with smaller city parking regulations. There can be one 12-day code for residents that only needs to be entered once. Whereas visitors have to pay every single time they park. Regarding enforcement, there is a ParkMobile tool to check parking payments. It allows someone to check a plate against payment. Various integrations are possible. There is no extra cost for the enforcement. ParkMobile is the largest e-meter parking company in the US. He lists other places where ParkMobile is active. Because of the familiarity, it is a good emeter parking program to use, because most people will already have the app on their phone. This makes it as easy as possible to ensure compliance. He likes the idea of having ambassadors to increase visibility on the street, which will also drive compliance. Allard wonders how the pre-payment process works. Stephens explains the code is valid for one license plate for 12 days. Stephens believed the one-time code would be most efficient for residents. Residents need to come to City Hall to acquire the code. Having as much inventory on the street for visitors is important. May notes from a resident's standpoint, the parking will be the same with or without emeter parking. Gustafson adds that a communication method between SAPD and ambassadors needs to be determined. Mielke suggests offering resident codes as early as possible, having a deadline the day before the fair, and making Saturdays available as well for residents to acquire a reservation. When residents come in, staff can apply the code to their license plate. They would never have to enter the code themselves. Leehy suggests making the parking ambassador program available to teenagers and seniors of Falcon Heights and have them pair up. Prather adds teenagers are able to help users with the app. Stephens explains there is also an account management team that can help with whatever process is decided. Gustafson wonders how the zones should be determined. Stephens notes having different zones is easier, as for enforcement would utilize a list to cross-reference. Linehan explains the process will be similar for staff for mailing them all out or having residents come in for a back-end perspective. Residents should be able to park in all zones, as parking will still be first come, first served. Stephens points out it should be looked at it by zone and not by plate. The search function of the app does not allow searching by plate. Davis wonders what is easier for the city, to purchase codes in bulk or to purchase them one at a time as residents come in. Stephens explains it’s easier to acquire them all at once. 47 Gustafson wants to ensure that everyone is prepared to answer questions from the public for the March 26 public hearing. All residents will be notified and will have to come into City Hall for one complimentary pass, and number two can be acquired for a certain dollar amount. But the second parking spot will need to be determined based on inventory. McGarthwaite adds ParkMobile will provide signage for visitors to acquire day passes. May says a lot of progress has been made and summarizes the decisions that have been made: - Affected residents have the option to come into City Hall to get a resident pass. - Visitors will have to purchase parking through ParkMobile. - Training will be provided by ParkMobile. - Ambassadors will be hired to check plates for compliance and they will inform SAPD of parking infraction; SAPD will do ticketing - Signs will be provided by ParkMobile and additional communications will be done as well. Meyer adds if there is a hard cap on the number of resident passes that are available, it would help determine the amount of second passes that can be offered. Allard notes it would be hard to determine how many people would need a pass. It is important to note that they are limited. Davis says to make the second pass first come, first served. The Council and SFTF agree that this program does not rely on getting funding from the federal or state level. McGarthwaite adds it might not feel welcoming, but people are not parking here to visit Falcon Heights, they are here to park their car to attend the State Fair. Leehy agrees that we can still be welcoming but can have perimeters. Davis wonders how staff will keep track of residents’ questions at the public hearing. Linehan thanks SFTF for their perspective, and answers staff will keep track. He highlights the importance of pushing details out to residents with communications. Gustafson points to the list of available parking spots and states that if everyone wants a resident pass, parking may be a challenge. Leehy raises concerns about apartment dwellers and their access to parking. Linehan seeks clarification on eligibility in the two designated neighborhoods—specifi cally, whether residents must live directly on the street or if living on an adjacent street within the zone also qualifies. Removing eligibility for those who live within the area but not directly on the street could reduce the number of available spaces. It's important to consider both who is impacted and who should be eligible. May notes the affected street. Leehy adds that apartment dwellers park on city streets in these neighborhoods. Prather wonders about the timeline. Will the contract be multi-year? Linehan explains the proposal is a 3-year agreement as ParkMobile does have capital investments. If, after the first year, too many free passes were given out, the program could be rolled back. There are no significant contract costs other than user fees. ParkMobile takes a portion 48 from each day pass. If revenue goals are not reached after the first year, the city can determine not to proceed. Prather suggests pre-calculating the number of residents. Stephens notes that they are confident in the success of their program, and the city will not incur contractual costs if it does not work out after one year. The more inventory that is available for visitors, the more revenue it will generate. Residents are aware of the fair and will support the program. Prather points out that parking spots can be double or triple-booked. Paulus believes it is not welcoming and isn’t sure how e-meter parking would address the quality-of-life issues. While the revenue is a perk, she believes having the ambassador presence is helpful; fund a positive presence and help alleviate other issues. Charging for parking perpetuates the parking lot image of Falcon Heights. Mielke suggests doing some audits of current parking on the streets. D. ADJOURNMENT: 9:11 PM Councilmember Meyer motions to adjourn; Approved 4-0 McGarthwaite motions to adjourn; 6-0 DISCLAIMER: City Council Workshops are held monthly as an opportunity for Council Members to discuss policy topics in greater detail prior to a formal meeting where a public hearing may be held and/or action may be taken. Members of the public that would like to make a comment or ask questions about an item on the agenda for an upcoming workshop should send them to mail@falconheights.org prior to the meeting. Alternatively, time is regularly allotted for public comment during Regular City Council Meetings (typically 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) during the Community Forum. _______________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 23rd day of April, 2025 _________________________________ Jack Linehan, City Administrator 49 BLANK PAGE 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 BLANK PAGE 61 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of City License(s) Description The following individuals/entities have applied for a Massage Therapy License for 2025. Staff have received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Hong Xu Annis; Oriental Kung Fu Massage N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends approval of the City license applications contingent on background checks and fire inspections as required. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Kelly Nelson Administrative Services Director / Deputy Clerk 62 BLANK PAGE 63 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Change Order with American Environmental and Budget Amendment for Sewer System Maintenance Description The City’s entire sanitary sewer system was cleaned and televised this year as part of our sanitary sewer maintenance schedule by American Environmental LLC. The City’s sanitary sewer cleaning program is on a three-year rotating cleaning schedule where year 1 is east of Snelling, year 2 is west of Snelling, and year three is the entire city, which is this year. The City competitively bid the contract in a 2014 RFP, selecting American Environmental as the winner. Root intrusion is a common and unknown variable in determining cost. There was a significant amount of root infiltration that required cutting this year, increasing the cost beyond the budgeted amount and contract amounts. Additionally, the lift station located at Larpenteur Avenue and Coffman St. adopted a bi-annual cleaning of the pumps, floats, and wet well last year that was not monetarily added into the 2025 budget. Budget Impact $13,614.75 in addition to the $118,000 that was budgeted. Attachment(s) Invoice Action(s) Requested Staff recommends Falcon Heights City Council approve the request for additional funding and authorize a change order with American Environmental LLC for the services provided. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G3 Attachment Invoice Submitted By Colin Callahan, Public Works Director 64 4/10/2025 Invoice # 4069 Bill To: City of Falcon Heights 2077 W. Larpenter Ave Falcon Heights, MN 55113 AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC. 8925 County Rd. 43 Chaska, MN 55318 Job Contact Colin CallahanP.O. Number 2025 Sewer Maintenance Project Name Sewer Cleaning & Inspection 612-226-0516 Total Balance Due Payments/Credits Invoice Date Accepted payments include only cash or check. Please be advised we do not accept credit cards, ACH or any online payments at this time. If you are contacted by any party claiming to collect online payment this may be fraud. Special arrangements will only be approved by owner, Tony Traxler (612) 226-0516. Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount Cleaning & CCTV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer LF 69,317 1.75 121,304.75 Lift Station Cleaning LS 1 1,600.00 1,600.00 Root Cutting HRS 13 670.00 8,710.00 $131,614.75 $131,614.75 $0.00 65 BLANK PAGE 66 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Transfer of $100,000 from Fund 426 to Fund 313 Description The debt on the 2021 G.O. Improvement Bonds in Debt Service Fund 313 shows a negative balance of approximately $73,000 due to timing issues of when debt levy and assessment payments are received. On the other hand, the 2021 street project capital Fund 426 maintains a positive balance of over $236,000 due to street expenditures being less than originally estimated. A transfer of funds from Fund 426 in the amount of $100,000 is recommended to clear up this negative balance in Fund 313 before the City would go out for a bond review. The bond debt levy and assessment payments are not received until July and December. Fifty percent to be received in July and fifty percent to be received in December. It is estimated that a July debt levy payment of $40,000 and a July assessment payment of $13,000 would not be enough to remove the negative fund balance. Staff recommends a $100,000 transfer of funds from Fund 426 2021 Street Improvements to Fund 313 2021 G.O. Improvement Debt Service Fund. That would leave approximately $136,000 balance within the 2021 Street project Fund 426 to fund the estimated 2025 budgeted $120,000 repair expenditures on the 2021 streets. Staff also recommends amending the associated budgets for these funds. Fund 426: dr cr 426-4426-97000 100,000 Fund 313: 313-000-39200 100,000 Budget Impact Improves the fund balance position of the 2021 G.O. Improvement Bond Fund 313. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent #G4 Attachment Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director 67 Attachment(s) Action(s) Requested Staff recommends council approval for transferring $100,000 from Fund 426 2021 street project fund to Fund 313 2021 G.O. Debt Service Fund to improve the fund balance position. 68 BLANK PAGE 69 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ Item Pavement Condition Assessment Quote Description Every three years the City hires a company to complete a pavement condition assessment on all of the City owned roads within the City. This information is used for asset management as well as for capital planning. In the past the City has contracted with GoodPointe Technology. The City contacted GoodPointe Technology and requested a quote to complete the pavement condition assessment in 2025. Budget Impact The contractor proposed to complete the assessment of roadways (approximately 14 miles) for a total not to exceed budget of $5,500. Funding for the repairs would be from the Infrastructure Fund 419. Attachment(s) 2022 PMP Quote Action(s) Requested Motion to award pavement condition assessment quote to GoodPointe Technology in the amount of $5,500.00. Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item Consent G5 Attachment 2022 PMP; Quote Submitted By Erik Henricksen, City Engineer 70 i 2022 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 71 ii PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA March 2023 I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional engineer under the laws of the state of Minnesota. P.E. 3/24/2023 Stephanie Smith Date License Number 51837 City of Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 651-792-7003 FAX: 651-792-7040 72 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page .................................................... ............................................................................... i Certification Page.................................................................................................. .................... ii Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... iii I. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................4 II. FIELD SURVEY OF PAVEMENTS .......................................................... ....................4 III. ICON SOFTWARE .........................................................................................................5 IV. ICON RESULTS ................................ .............................................................................5 V. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES .............................................................6 VI. RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................8 73 4 I. INTRODUCTION The City of Falcon Heights implemented a pavement management program in 2001 to assist in maintaining and monitoring the performance of the paved street network. This 13- mile long system is one of the City’s largest investments that would have a significant dollar value if it were to be replaced today. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requires government agencies to report and account for their infrastructure assets. In June 1999, GASB issued Statement 34 “Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments.” Statement 34 establishes new requirements for the annual financial reports of state and local governments. As part of this new Statement, Governments will report all capital assets, including infrastructure, in the government-wide statement of net assets and will report depreciation expense. If an agency is managing its infrastructure assets in an asset management system that has certain characteristics and the government agency can document that the assets are being preserved at or above a condition level established and disclosed by the Modified Approach for Reporting Infrastructure Assets. The qualifying agency is allowed to make disclosures about the infrastructure assets in required supplementary information that includes the physical condition of the assets and amounts spent to maintain and preserve them over time. The City of Falcon Heights’ asset management program for its street network is based on the Modified Approach for Reporting Infrastructure Assets. The software program ICON, which is developed and supported by Goodpointe Technology as a tool for pavement management, was used to inventory and rate the quality of the pavement on all sections of streets and alleys within the City in 2023. This system uses field surveys to identify distresses and rate the current condition. Both systems use the segment and distress information to determine the current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each segment. The software provides the City with the ability to determine future needs based on current and past maintenance strategies, and prioritize the appropriate rehabilitation at optimum times. Also, ICON has a Geographic Information System (GIS) interface to enable easy development of maps showing the results of the analysis. II. FIELD SURVEY OF PAVEMENTS The first step to set up a pavement management program is to assess the current condition of all pavements to be evaluated by the program. To accomplish this, each street and alley was broken out into segments, intersection to intersection, and a field survey and evaluation completed for each. There were a total of 152 street and alley segments within the City that were evaluated and will be included in the pavement management plan’s ICON software database. 74 5 The Army Corps of Engineers’ “Pavement Distress Identification Guide for Asphalt Surfaced Roads and Parking Lots” was used as a basis for the field survey of the segments. This manual shows types of distress and how to evaluate them. The manual was used as a reference to evaluate the different pavement distresses along each surveyed segment. Each field survey consisted of evaluating random sample units along each segment. The randomness of the samples helps to ensure a non-partial look at each of the segments and to better determine an overall PCI rating. Completing a rating over a small isolated distressed area rather than rating the general condition of the entire street will give the appearance of a street that may need to be reconstructed when in reality it only needs minor spot repairs. The streets were evaluated for the distresses as shown on the sample Rating Form in the Appendix. III. ICON SOFTWARE When all field surveys were completed, the segment distress information was entered into the ICON software. The information entered into the software included a general description of each segment with a to-and-from location, length, and width of segment, last known construction date (as available), and field survey information, including date of inspection and the type and amount of distresses found. A generic date of January 1, 1980, was used for segments where accurate dates were not available. As future reconstruction projects are completed, these dates will be updated. The ICON software used the survey data and created a database for each segment. This database was then used by ICON to rate the condition of the pavement and predict future pavement deterioration. These results were used to determine a pavement management plan and schedule. IV. ICON RESULTS ICON used the information gathered in the field to calculate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for each pavement segment. A PCI rating of 100 would be indicative of a newly constructed street with no distresses, while a rating of 0 would show a completely failed street. Segments then can be grouped into like categories of PCI ratings to help determine a schedule of maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction. The PCI groups chosen for the City of Falcon heights are as follows: 100 to 66  Adequate; 65 to 36  Marginal; 35 to 0  Poor. This initial PCI rating was based off of a standard Asphalt Pavement Deterioration Curve within the model. (This deterioration curve was created using test data and does not take into account local deterioration factors. A deterioration model specific to the City’s pavement can be developed as future field surveys are taken. The software then can take into account the amount of deterioration during a specific period between field surveys. Field surveys should be taken once every three years for accurate modeling of the PCI 75 6 projections. Deterioration models specific to Falcon Heights will be completed in future phases of this pavement management program. The City’s streets were last rated in 2022. A weighted average PCI rating for the City’s overall system at that time was calculated to be 69, based on a section’s area and PCI rating. This average accurately shows the City’s aggressive pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the recent past. See Table 1: Street Segments in Alphabetical Order for current PCI ratings. V. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES The PCI rating information generated by the ICON software can be used to determine maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction action necessary for each street segment. There are several types of street rehabilitation measures that can be used to maintain or restore the condition of the pavement. Below is a brief description of each of these measures:  Localized stopgap (safety), which might be applied to severe localized rutting, potholes, etc.;  Localized preventive, which would be used to repair high severity fatigue cracking, cracking in small quantities, curb and gutter repairs and regular catch basin maintenance;  Global preventative maintenance strategies that include crack seal;  Pavement rehabilitation is used when the street is at an established critical rating or above. This might include applying overlays, milling and overlaying, or other surface reconstruction;  Major reconstruction (below the critical rating), which would include cold in place recycling and reconstruction. The street segments in the Adequate PCI category would only require localized repairs and global preventative maintenance. Street segments in the Marginal category would possibly require repairs and pavement rehabilitation. The street segments in the Poor category would require reconstruction. The overall goal of this program is to maintain the City’s pavement infrastructure to a high level of service. To maintain this high level of service within the system, we recommend the following:  Maintain a Citywide average PCI rating of 75 or above.  Replace curb and gutter that becomes cracked, settled or holds water.  Inspect and repair catch basins and manholes on an annual basis.  Schedule mill and overlay for any street section that falls below a PCI rating of 65.  Schedule major rehabilitation or reconstruction for any street section that falls below a PCI rating of 35. 76 7 This can be done through the efforts discussed above. The City currently follows a systematic and crack sealing and curb and gutter replacement program that is a global preventative strategy for the entire pavement system. Along with crack sealing, the City’s regular stopgap and localized preventative efforts should also be continued. The goals for the City of Falcon Heights’ pavement management program are based on a review of local pavement management practices by surrounding cities. Below is a brief summary of pavement management programs being used by other local government agencies. Table Pavement Management Programs In Local Cities City Rating Cycle Software Rating for Maintenance Rating for Rehabilitation Rating for Reconstruction Arden Hills 3 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 Chanhassen 3 years GoodPointe Maintaining all streets, worst ratings are prioritized for projects. Eagan 3 years GoodPointe 100-56 55-36 35-0 Eden Prairie 3 years GoodPointe 100-70 69-30 29-0 Golden Valley 3 to 4 years Outside Consultant Projects are done on a case by case basis with the level of street repair depending on needs. Minneapolis 3 years MicroPAVER 100-65 64-55 54-0 Rochester 5 years GoodPointe 100-46 45-25 24-0 Roseville 3 to 4 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 St Paul GoodPointe Focus is on upgrading oiled streets to pavement. Prioritized by City officials, residents, and coordination with utilities. Woodbury 4 years GoodPointe 100-60 59-35 34-0 77 8 VI. RECOMMENDATIONS Field surveys of the pavement should be completed every three years in order to more accurately project the future PCI ratings and to help properly budget for future major reconstruction projects.  Preventative Maintenance: Concrete curb and gutter are an integral part of the City’s pavement system. Cracked and settled concrete curb and gutter can provide a pathway for water to enter the pavement base materials. The City repairs and replaces cracked and settled concrete curb and gutter on an annual basis. This program appears to have been working well and should be continued. While the City’s storm sewer system is not technically a part of the pavement system, lack of catch basin maintenance can result in pavement base materials washing into the storm sewer system, leaving a void under the pavement, boulevard and sidewalk. These voids result in a sinkhole when the pavement collapses. An inspection and annual maintenance program has been implemented to prevent future sinkhole failures. This should be performed as needed on all street segments within the Adequate category.  Crack seal: City staff reevaluated the City’s crack sealing and seal coating plan in 2016. Changes to the plan the removal of seal coating until the issue of delamination is better studied. The policy is to crack seal all mill and overlay roads within 10 years of their construction. Also this work should be performed as needed on all street segments within the Adequate and Marginal categories. Street segments recommended for major maintenance in the 5 year CIP are not included in the crack sealing projects.  Mill and Overlay: There are several maintenance practices that involve milling. An edge mill typically consists of grinding the old bituminous surface along the outer 8 feet of the street. This helps establish a uniform cross-section, especially in instances where the crown in the street is relatively flat. A full width mill, or resurfacing, is necessary when the upper surface layer of a pavement has deteriorated considerably. Significant surface pavement distresses and more extensive “thermal” cracking need to be removed and/or repaired with a full width and uniform depth milling process. Both edge mills and full-width mills are typically 1.5 to 2 inches thick, but can vary on a project by project basis. Milling creates an even surface to ensure a uniform overall thickness for the new overlay. An asphalt overlay of 1.5 to 2 inches over the entire pavement width forms a 78 9 smooth crown, renews the street surface, restores structural capacity and proper drainage, and extends the life cycle of the original pavement up to 15 years. A full depth mill can be used on a street that has already been reconstructed with a good base section, but the pavement has deteriorated to a point where seal coating or a standard mill and overlay is not effective. A pavement section with significant cracking will end up reflecting through the new pavement. The full depth of the pavement is ground up and removed. This process may also involve some subgrade soil corrections and some removal of aggregate base, if it has been contaminated or is sub-standard. The street is paved with the same thickness of new asphalt. This can extend the life cycle of the original pavement between 15 and 20 years. Pavement can also be reclaimed, where approximately 8 to 10 inches of the existing asphalt and base are ground up in place. This forms a new more stable base without adding new material. The road is then paved with new asphalt. This is only recommended where there is not sufficient existing road base to provide the needed pavement structure. When there is curb and gutter on the road, material would need to be removed to ensure that the road elevation is consistent with the gutter once the new pavement thickness is added. This can extend the life cycle of the original pavement up to 20 years. Mill and overlay is recommended for street segments in the Marginal Category. We have put together a Capital Improvement Program map showing the projects recommended in the next 5 years. This program consists of Crack Seal and mill and overlay projects. These costs include engineering at 15% of the estimated construction cost. 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Estimated Costs Year Crack Sealing Cost Mill and Overlay Cost Reclaim Cost Total Cost 2022 $25,000 $25,000 2023 $605,000 $472,000 2024 $85,000 2025 $1,412,000 2026 79 Table 1: Street Segments in Alphabetical Order # Street From To Map ID PCI Surface Type Func Class Length Area Weighte 1 Albert Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1001 88 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.34 2 Albert Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1003 86 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.33 3 Albert Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1002 87 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.34 4 Albert Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1000 92 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 5 Albert Street Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1004 100 AC Collector 1,300 40,300 1.68 6 Albert Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1005 19 AC Local 600 16,800 0.14 7 Alley North of California Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1007 60 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.22 8 Alley North of California Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1008 66 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.26 9 Alley North of California Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1006 93 AC Alley 585 8,190 0.32 10 Alley North of Hollywood Court Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1009 55 AC Alley 740 11,100 0.26 11 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1011 28 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.10 12 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1013 29 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.11 13 Alley North of Hoyt Ave Albert Street Alley West of Hamline Avenue 1010 4 AC Alley 465 6,975 0.01 14 Alley North of Idaho Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1015 52 AC Alley 590 8,850 0.19 15 Alley North of Idaho Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1016 67 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.27 16 Alley North of Idaho Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1014 12 AC Alley 585 8,775 0.04 17 Alley North of Iowa Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1018 67 AC Alley 590 9,440 0.26 18 Alley North of Iowa Ave Pascal Street Albert Street 1019 11 AC Alley 635 9,525 0.04 19 Alley North of Iowa Ave Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1017 24 AC Alley 585 8,775 0.09 20 Alley North of Larpenteur Ave Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1021 100 PCC Alley 350 5,250 0.22 21 Alley North of Larpenteur Ave Arona Street Pascal Street 1020 32 AC Alley 655 9,825 0.13 22 Alley South of Hollywood Court Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1022 57 AC Alley 740 11,100 0.26 23 Alley West of Hamline Ave Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 4 AC Alley 300 4,800 0.01 24 Arona Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1026 94 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 25 Arona Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1028 94 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.37 26 Arona Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1027 92 AC Collector 320 9,280 0.36 27 Arona Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1023 92 AC Collector 320 12,160 0.47 28 Arona Street Larpenteur Avenue Crawford Avenue 1029 93 AC Collector 350 13,300 0.52 29 Arona Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1024 99 AC Collector 940 30,080 1.24 30 Arona Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1025 96 AC Collector 660 20,460 0.82 31 Arona Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1030 97 AC Collector 660 20,460 0.82 32 Asbury Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1031 98 AC Local 940 26,320 1.08 33 Asbury Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1032 96 AC Local 660 18,480 0.74 34 Asbury Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1033 96 AC Local 660 18,480 0.74 35 Autumn Street Roselawn Avenue Prior Avenue 1034 69 AC Local 900 25,200 0.73 36 Burton Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1035 99 AC Local 490 11,270 0.47 37 California Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1037 26 AC Local 660 19,800 0.22 38 California Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1038 24 AC Local 660 18,480 0.19 39 California Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1036 32 AC Local 660 18,480 0.24 40 Coffman Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1040 93 AC Local 500 14,000 0.54 41 Coffman Street Folwell Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1039 98 AC Local 480 13,440 0.55 42 Crawford Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1044 91 AC Collector 260 9,620 0.37 43 Crawford Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1042 87 AC Collector 315 11,655 0.42 44 Crawford Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1041 94 AC Local 330 9,240 0.36 45 Crawford Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1043 96 AC Local 325 9,100 0.37 46 Folwell Avenue Fulham Street Vincent Avenue 1048 100 AC Local 430 10,320 0.43 47 Folwell Avenue Vincent Avenue Northrup Avenue 1050 95 AC Local 325 7,800 0.31 48 Folwell Avenue Northrup Avenue Burton Street 1049 98 AC Local 370 8,880 0.36 49 Folwell Avenue Burton Street Coffman Avenue 1045 88 AC Local 185 4,440 0.16 50 Folwell Avenue Coffman Street Ford Street 1046 100 AC Local 540 12,960 0.54 51 Folwell Avenue Ford Street Hoyt Avenue 1047 100 AC Local 750 18,000 0.75 52 Fry Street Larpenteur Avenue Maple Knoll Drive 1051 97 AC Local 1,240 34,720 1.41 53 Fry Street Maple Knoll Drive Garden Avenue 1052 53 AC Local 245 6,860 0.15 54 Fulham Street Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1134 65 AC Local 437 12,236 0.33 55 Garden Avenue Fry Street Maple Knoll Drive 1056 66 AC Collector 780 21,060 0.58 56 Garden Avenue Maple Knoll Drive Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road 1058 79 AC Collector 130 3,510 0.12 57 Garden Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1062 20 AC Collector 260 8,580 0.07 58 Garden Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1055 6 AC Collector 315 10,395 0.03 59 Garden Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1054 26 AC Collector 330 10,890 0.12 60 Garden Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1061 16 AC Collector 325 10,725 0.07 61 Garden Avenue Pascal Street Holton Street 1060 37 AC Collector 325 10,725 0.17 62 Garden Avenue Holton Street Albert Street 1057 11 AC Collector 335 11,055 0.05 63 Garden Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1053 25 AC Collector 660 21,780 0.22 64 Garden Avenue Moore Avenue Howell Avenue 1059 1 AC Collector 525 14,700 0.00 65 Hamline Avenue Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1063 92 AC Collector 327 14,388 0.55 66 Hamline Avenue Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1064 89 AC Collector 325 14,300 0.53 67 Hamline Avenue Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1065 93 AC Collector 317 13,948 0.54 68 Hamline Avenue California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1066 93 AC Collector 300 13,200 0.51 69 Hollywood Court Snelling Avenue West Frontage Road Alleys 1067 93 AC Local 600 13,200 0.51 70 Holton Street Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1069 28 AC Local 1,300 36,400 0.42 71 Holton Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1068 29 AC Local 660 18,480 0.22 72 Holton Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1070 24 AC Local 660 18,480 0.19 73 Howell Avenue Garden Avenue Prior Avenue 1082 15 AC Local 320 8,960 0.06 74 Howell Avenue Prior Avenue Summer Street 1083 17 AC Local 430 12,040 0.08 75 Hoyt Avenue Fulham Street Vincent Avenue 1071 15 AC Collector 484 14,520 0.09 76 Hoyt Avenue Vincent Avenue Northrup Avenue 1072 55 AC Collector 331 9,930 0.23 77 Hoyt Avenue Northrup Avenue Burton Street 1073 12 AC Collector 348 10,440 0.05 78 Hoyt Avenue Burton Street Coffman Avenue 1074 22 AC Collector 128 3,840 0.04 79 Hoyt Avenue Coffman Street Ford Street 1075 12 AC Collector 480 14,400 0.07 80 Hoyt Avenue Ford Street Folwell Avenue 1076 42 AC Collector 534 16,020 0.28 81 Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue Cleveland 1077 47 AC Collector 304 9,120 0.18 82 Hoyt Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1078 93 AC Collector 521 16,672 0.65 83 Hoyt Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1079 90 AC Collector 659 21,088 0.80 84 Hoyt Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1080 91 AC Collector 664 21,248 0.81 85 Hoyt Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1081 92 AC Collector 636 20,352 0.78 86 Idaho Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Arona Street 1087 24 AC Local 660 19,140 0.20 87 Idaho Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1085 27 AC Local 660 19,140 0.21 88 Idaho Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1086 51 AC Local 660 19,800 0.42 89 Idaho Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1084 6 AC Local 660 19,140 0.05 90 Iowa Avenue Dead End Arona Street 1090 75 AC Local 360 11,160 0.35 91 Iowa Avenue Arona Street Pascal Street 1089 46 AC Local 660 18,480 0.36 92 Iowa Avenue Pascal Street Albert Street 1091 31 AC Local 660 18,480 0.24 93 Iowa Avenue Albert Street Hamline Avenue 1088 22 AC Local 660 18,480 0.17 94 Lindig Street Larpenteur Avenue Dead End 1092 99 AC Local 1,460 40,880 1.68 95 Maple Knoll Drive Fry Street St. Mary's Avenue 1093 43 AC Local 340 9,180 0.17 96 Maple Knoll Drive St. Mary's Street Garden Avenue 1094 49 AC Local 400 10,800 0.22 97 Moore Avenue Garden Avenue Summer Street 1095 18 AC Local 760 21,280 0.16 98 Northrup Avenue Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1096 97 AC Local 480 11,520 0.47 99 Pascal Street Hoyt Avenue Iowa Avenue 1100 89 AC Local 320 9,280 0.34 100 Pascal Street Iowa Avenue Idaho Avenue 1102 93 AC Local 320 9,280 0.36 101 Pascal Street Idaho Avenue California Avenue 1101 90 AC Local 320 9,280 0.35 102 Pascal Street California Avenue Larpenteur Avenue 1097 89 AC Local 320 9,280 0.35 103 Pascal Street Larpenteur Avenue Crawford Avenue 1103 98 AC Local 350 9,800 0.40 104 Pascal Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1098 98 AC Local 940 26,320 1.07 105 Pascal Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1099 100 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 106 Pascal Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1104 99 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 107 Prior Avenue Howell Avenue Summer Street 1106 22 AC Local 700 19,600 0.18 108 Prior Avenue Summer Street Autumn Street 1108 65 AC Local 275 7,700 0.21 109 Prior Avenue Autumn Street Roselawn Avenue 1105 60 AC Local 240 6,720 0.17 110 Prior Avenue Larpenteur Avenue Dead End 1107 43 AC Local 830 31,540 0.57 111 Roselawn Avenue Fulham Street Midland Hills Road 1135 60 AC Delam-Potential 507 16,731 0.42 112 Roselawn Avenue Midland Hills Road Rosedale Drive 1136 72 AC Delam-Potential 515 16,995 0.51 113 Roselawn Avenue Rosedale Drive Westwood Circle 1137 73 AC Delam-Potential 475 15,675 0.48 114 Roselawn Avenue Westwood Circle Hythe Street 1138 75 AC Delam-Potential 336 11,088 0.35 115 Roselawn Avenue Hythe Street Cleveland Avenue 1139 73 AC Delam-Potential 812 26,796 0.81 116 Roselawn Avenue Autumn Place Prior Avenue 1141 72 AC Delam-Potential 523 17,259 0.52 117 Roselawn Avenue Cleveland Avenue Autumn Place 1140 74 AC Delam-Potential 809 26,697 0.83 118 Roselawn Avenue Prior Avenue Tatum Street 1142 69 AC Local 430 14,190 0.41 119 Roselawn Avenue Tatum Street Fairview Avenue 1143 79 AC Delam-Potential 809 26,697 0.88 120 Roselawn Avenue Fairview Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (west) 1144 95 AC Collector 1,477 66,465 2.63 121 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (west) Mid Oaks Road 1145 94 AC Collector 360 11,880 0.47 122 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Road Mid Oaks Lane (east) 1146 94 AC Collector 350 11,550 0.45 123 Roselawn Avenue Mid Oaks Lane (east) Snelling Avenue 1147 95 AC Collector 430 14,190 0.56 124 Roselawn Avenue Snelling Avenue Asbury Street 1148 85 AC Collector 419 14,665 0.52 125 Roselawn Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1149 82 AC Collector 368 12,880 0.44 126 Roselawn Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1150 20 AC Collector 168 5,880 0.05 127 Roselawn Avenue Simpson Street Hamline Avenue 1151 22 AC Local 1,485 51,975 0.48 128 Ruggles Avenue Snelling Avenue East Frontage Road Asbury Street 1115 99 AC Local 260 7,540 0.31 129 Ruggles Avenue Asbury Street Arona Street 1111 97 AC Local 315 9,135 0.37 130 Ruggles Avenue Arona Street Simpson Street 1110 98 AC Local 330 9,570 0.39 131 Ruggles Avenue Simpson Street Pascal Street 1114 100 AC Local 325 9,425 0.39 132 Ruggles Avenue Holton Street Albert Street 1112 20 AC Local 330 9,570 0.08 133 Ruggles Avenue Albert Street Sheldon Street 1109 20 AC Local 325 9,425 0.08 134 Ruggles Avenue Sheldon Street Hamline Avenue 1113 23 AC Local 345 10,005 0.10 135 Sheldon Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1116 1 AC Local 660 19,140 0.00 136 Simpson Street Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1117 100 AC Local 940 26,320 1.10 137 Simpson Street Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1118 98 AC Local 660 18,480 0.76 138 Simpson Street Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1119 99 AC Local 660 18,480 0.77 139 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Crawford Avenue Garden Avenue 1120 94 AC Local 960 23,040 0.91 140 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Garden Avenue Ruggles Avenue 1121 97 AC Local 660 15,840 0.64 141 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Ruggles Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1124 98 AC Local 660 15,840 0.65 142 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Hoyt Avenue Dead End 1122 89 AC Local 645 20,640 0.77 143 Snelling Avenue East Frontage Idaho Avenue Dead End 1123 100 AC Local 600 15,600 0.65 144 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Larpenteur Avenue Garden Avenue 1128 97 AC Local 1,280 30,720 1.24 145 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Garden Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1125 95 AC Local 1,310 31,440 1.24 146 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Hoyt Avenue Hollywood Court 1127 95 AC Local 820 19,680 0.78 147 Snelling Avenue West Frontage Hollywood Court Dead End 1126 20 AC Local 420 10,080 0.09 148 St. Mary's Street Larpenteur Avenue Maple Knoll Drive 1129 98 AC Local 1,240 34,720 1.42 149 Summer Street Moore Avenue Prior Avenue 1130 27 AC Local 320 8,960 0.10 150 Summer Street Prior Avenue Howell Avenue 1131 9 AC Local 320 8,960 0.04 151 Tatum Street Larpenteur Avenue Roselawn Avenue 1132 97 AC Local 2,650 74,200 3.00 152 Vincent Avenue Hoyt Avenue Folwell Avenue 1133 97 AC Local 470 10,810 0.44 Total Area of Streets 2,394,100 69 <-- Weighted Average PCI 80 GoodPointe Technology, LLC Page 1 of 2 April 11, 2025 GoodPointe Technology, LLC 287 E. 6th Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 TASK 1. ASTM PCI PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY Proposed Scope of Services Under this task, GoodPointe will provide PCI data collection services for approximately 14 miles of selected roadways under the jurisdiction of the City of Falcon Heights. The surface condition assessment for this project will be based upon the standard survey condition methodology as defined in the ASTM 6433-23, by the American Society for Testing and Materials. The assessment will provide a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for each pavement section defined in this project based upon a 100% surface area survey. Scope includes data entry and calculation of ASTM PCI using ICON SaaS. Project Deliverable PCI Survey Results MS Excel spreadsheet (PCI, Survey Date, MapID) Project Schedule A project schedule will be provided based upon the extent of the project and the notice to proceed date for the project. Source Data Required for this Project: 1) ESRI Shapefile Map (WGS84 format) with linear map features of pavements to be evaluated 2) Tabular (e.g. XLS) file of the indicating: a. Street name b. From street (limits) c. To street (limits) d. GIS Map ID e. Length (measured in linear feet) f. Surface Area (measured in square feet) g. Surface Type (AC, PCC, etc.) h. Latest Structural Project (e.g. Overlay, Reconstruction) i. Date of Latest Structural project (e.g. 6/1/2021) j. Latest Non-Structural Project (e.g. Seal coat) k. Date of Latest Non-Structural Project (e.g. 6/1/2021) Proposed Cost: $5,500.00 (Not-to-exceed) 81 GoodPointe Technology LLC April 11, 2025 City of Falcon Heights, MN GoodPointe Technology, LLC Page 2 of 2 Project Authorization Signature Page: Please sign, scan and return to tkadlec@goodpointe.com RE: 2025 PCI Pavement Condition Survey of Falcon Heights Roadway Network. Estimated Costs This cost estimate is based on providing the services described under the Scope of Services, and Proposed Cost Schedule dated April 11, 2025, for the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. This cost estimate will not be exceeded without the additional authorization from the City. The hourly or unit cost presented in this contract is based on the scope of services described and the assumption that the project will be completed within one year from the signature date. If the project cannot be completed within the proposed schedule due to circumstances beyond our control, revising the unit costs may be required for completion of the remaining tasks. Invoices will be submitted on a monthly basis in accordance with the progress achieved in this project. Terms on payment for services are due immediately upon receipt. Authorization to Proceed: Please proceed according to the described scope of services denoted in Exhibit A.1 Total Authorized Budget: $5,500.00 Date Client City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota Authorized Signature Name Title Date April 11, 2025 Authorized Signature Anthony J. Kadlec, President GoodPointe Technology, LLC 287 E. 6th Street, Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55101 USA 82 BLANK PAGE 83 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION (RCA) City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Approval of Final Community Park Plans and Authorize Release of Bids Description Overview Staff and project manager WSB are requesting that the City Council approve the final plans for Community Park and authorize the release of bids for park construction. Bids will be handled by WSB and will be due on May 21st, at which point final pricing will be determined. WSB will then package the bids for approval at a following City Council meeting to begin demolition of current park amenities and construction of the new park, which remains on track for substantial completion in late 2025. Background At the February 12th City Council meeting, the City Council authorized the approval of the 50% plan set for Community Park. Since that approval, staff and our consultant, WSB, have been working to finalize plans for bid. The site plans as presented were developed using the core principles of: A) Keep costs low while improving park amenities. B) Protect and preserve healthy trees whenever possible, and replace if not C) Preserve and leave alone features that work well, such as the tennis courts, community garden, ball fields and other areas, while improving areas in need of repair. This includes removing the existing condemned park building, replacing the non-ADA compliant playground, and adding a small splashpad to improve park amenities. The final plans accomplish these goals. In regards to tree preservation, the plans minimize the removal of trees, and propose the planting of new trees to replace them. The proposed trees in the plans are placeholders, as the Environment Commission has requested a chance to review the plans. At the March 12th meeting, the City approved the purchase of a pre-fabricated park restroom and shelter building with Cedar Forest Products. Separate of this request will be a request to approve releasing a bid for a contractor to build and install the Meeting Date April 23, 2025 Agenda Item H1 Attachment(s) See below Submitted By Jack Linehan, City Administrator 84 shelter/restroom structure. Additionally, the splash pad and playground will be contracted separately. Next Steps Following approval of plans by the City Council and authorization of the release of bids, WSB will solicit bids following state procurement policies and bid the contract. Once a low bidder is determined, a proposed contract will be brought to the City Council for final approval. The order for the restroom/shelter building has been placed, so most of the work will include demolition and sitework to prepare for the installation of the building, playground, splash pad, stormwater basin, and parking lot resurfacing. Budget Impact The total amount budgeted for this project was $3.5 million in the 2025 Annual Budget. It was estimated that $2 million would come from cash-on-hand, and the City would bond for the additional $1.5 million needed to fund this project. The current final estimate is that the total project will come in near $2.47 million. The City has a grant application in for $350 thousand in support from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which would help offset some of the proposed indirect costs to install rubber surfacing of the playground, add shade structures and build ornamental fencing. As this grant award will not be determined until July, and contracts related to the playground cannot begin until after grant agreements are completed in early Fall. To accommodate this timeline, all work relating to the playground is being bid as bid alternates, with the goal that we can award these after we know the status of the DNR grant. Attachment(s) • WSB Site Plans • Updated Budget Estimate • Resolution 25-36 Action(s) Requested Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 25-36 Approving the Final Site Plans and Authorizing Release of Bids for the Community Park Renovation Project 85 OH OH OH OH E 6" 12" 6" 6" 9" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" NO PARKING NO PARKING 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH THICKENED EDGE, SEE DETAIL BITUMINOUS TRAIL, SEE DETAIL SPLASH PAD, BY OTHERS & COORDINATE AS REQUIRED, SEE SPECS LANDSCAPE BED, SEE PLANTING PLAN SHADE SAIL, SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS BENCH (TYP), SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES, SEE SPECS BIKE RACK, SEE SPECS CEDAR FOREST BUILDING AND SHELTER, SEE SPECS TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES, SEE SPECS TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES, SEE SPECS ADA SIGNAGE, SEE DETAIL 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH LIGHT BROOM FINISH, SEE DETAIL 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH LIGHT BROOM FINISH, SEE DETAIL FUTURE EV CHARGING STATION, SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR CONDUIT LOCATIONS 13'-7" 40'-0" 32'-0" 2'-0" 5'-0" 16'-0" 43'-5" R54' R8' R86'-8" R8'-0" 17'-8" 10'-0" 23'-8" R30'-0" R2'-0" R2'-6" R27'-0" R17'-0" R22'-0" R3'-0" R10'-0" R10'-0" 39'-0" 8'-0" 15'-9" 46'-6" 9'-2" 53'-10" 8'-0" 41'-10" 56'-3" 18'-1" 9'-6" 24'-2" 51'-4" 47'-10" 12'-9" 2'-2" 16'-0"14'-3" 5'-3" 13'-4" 3'-0" 22'-1" 13'-0" 23'-3" 8'-2" CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL LANDSCAPE BED, SEE PLANTING PLAN 6'-0" D2 CURB & GUTTER (BID ALT) TAPER ALL D2 CURBS FROM 2" TO 0" OVER 3'-0" (TYP) K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/18/2025 10:24:17 AM SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT PLAN L3.1 AS SHOWN KMP RAS N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 10 20 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT1 L3.1 5 1 L6.1 5 L6.1 LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE 6 L6.0 8 L6.1 1 L6.1 KMP 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK BITUMINOUS TRAIL 1 L6.2 86 OH OH OH OH OH E 6" 5" 10" 12" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 4' WIDE ENTRANCE GATE, SEE DETAIL 4" CONCRETE WALK, SEE DETAIL CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL PLAY CURB (ALT BID #1), SEE DETAIL PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS FENCING, SEE DETAIL SHADE SAIL (TYP), SEE SPECS SHADE SAIL (TYP), SEE SPECS BENCH (TYP), SEE SPECS PICNIC TABLES (TYP), SEE SPECS TRASH RECEPTACLE / RECYCLING (TYP), SEE SPECS 4' WIDE ENTRANCE GATE, SEE DETAIL 42'-5" 34'-1" 69'-8" 15'-9" 46'-2" 56'-5" 8'-0"142'-1" 90'-5" 74'-7" 9'-5" 135° 135° 90° 122° 121° 90° 90° 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK WITH THICKENED EDGE, SEE DETAIL R5'-0" CONNECT TO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK 4" THICK CONCRETE PAD (TYP), SEE DETAIL FENCE MAINTENANCE STRIP (ALT BID #2), SEE DETAIL K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/18/2025 10:24:37 AM PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT L3.2 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 10 20 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT (ALT BID)2 L3.1 5 6 L6.2 6 L6.2 1 L6.2 2 L6.1 PLAY EQUIPMENT BY OTHERS (USE FOR REFERENCE ONLY) LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE 6 L6.0 6 L6.2 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK BITUMINOUS TRAIL 1 L6.1 1 L6.1 2 L6.1 87 E G G G G G G G G OH OH OH OH OH OHOHOHOHOHOH OH E 10000 983.76 1002A GPS HH HH HH HH S RIM: 988.47 981.77 NINV: 981.77 SIIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: 20" 6" 4" 10" 6" 4" 25" 7" 11" E 6" 5" 7" 8" 3"7" 15" 6" 13" 3"13" TNH ELEV: 991.04 S RIM: 987.74 E981.19INV: SW981.39IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: S RIM: 986.90 W978.48IIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: TNH ELEV: 989.36 S RIM: 984.91 W976.46INV: E976.56IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HHHH HHE 7" 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 7" 7" 7" 15"12"6" 6" 9" 6"7" 7" 10" 14" 13" 12" 14" 10" 11" 11" 9" 8" 4" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 6" 12" 14" 12" 27" 5" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" 13" 5" 5"5" NO PARKING 0 1 0 1 2 2 L6.1 NO PARKING 0 1 0 1 2 4 L6.13 L6.1 R12'-0" 1 L6.2 1 L6.2 50'-0" EXISTING TENNIS COURTS TO REMAIN CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK, SEE DETAIL BITUMINOUS DRIVE, SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK REPLACE CURB AND GUTTER REPLACE ROAD PAVEMENT, SEE DETAIL 6" CONCRETE WALK (TYP) STORMWATER POND, SEE UTILITY PLANS BITUMINOUS TRAIL (TYP), SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK DELINEATED WETLAND BITUMINOUS TRAIL, SEE DETAIL TIE INTO EXISTING LIMESTONE WALK EXISTING GARDEN TO REMAIN 9'-0" 10'-10" CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK (TYP), SEE DETAIL YARD HYDRANT, VERIFY LOCATION, SEE DETAIL CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK (TYP), SEE DETAIL 17'-0" 16'-0" 17'-0" 8'-0" 7 L6.0 REINSTALL PARK ENTRANCE AND FITNESS COURSE SIGN REINSTALL MONUMENT SIGN, VERIFY LOCATION NEW "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN, SEE DETAIL 6 L6.1 ADA STRIPING, SEE DETAIL NEW "STOP" SIGN, SEE DETAIL 5 L6.1 75'-3" 83'-7" R40'-0" 18'-9" 5'-0" R24'-7" R36'-0" 14'-8" 315'-5" 7 L6.1 362'-8" 18'-9" 37'-8" R11'-0" R19'-0" R11'-0" 8'-0" 6'-0" 27'-11" 32'-4" 8'-0" 8'-0" 30'-10" 4" CONCRETE PAD (TYP) 8'-0" BITUMINOUS WALK (TYP) X L6.1 FULL DEPTH BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT D2 CURB & GUTTER (BID ALT), SEE DETAIL NEW CURB & GUTTER TAPER FROM 6" TO 0" OVER 8'-0" B612 CURB & GUTTER, SEE DETAIL X L6.1 6 L6.1 NEW "ONE WAY ONLY" SIGN, SEE DETAIL RE-STRIPE SHOULDERS AND CENTER LIENS K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - LAYOUT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:11:40 AM OVERALL LAYOUT PLAN L3.0 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP LEGEND LAYOUT CONTROL POINT BITUMINOUS DRIVE PAVEMENT CENTERLINE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS 4" THICK CONCRETE WALK 6" THICK CONCRETE WALK CRUSHED LIMESTONE WALK EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE PLAYGROUND ENLARGEMENT, SEE L3.2 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 30 60OVERALL LAYOUT1 L3.0 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 SPLASH PAD ENLARGEMENT, SEE L3.1 1 L6.2 BITUMINOUS TRAIL 7 L6.1 88 E G G G G G G G G E 10000 983.76 1002A GPS 10001 980.44 treeline B 10002 982.38 treeline 10008 982.72 treeline 10009 982.59 treeline 10010 982.77 treeline 10011 983.36 treeline 10012 983.90 treeline 10013 983.76 treeline 10014 984.14 treeline 10015 982.99 treeline 10016 981.51 treeline 10017 981.63 treeline E ST RIM: 983.55 N 12 RCP979.95INV: W979.95IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HH HH HH HH S RIM: 988.47 N981.77INV: 981.77 SIIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: 20" 6" 4" 10" 6" 4" 25" 7" 11" E 6" 5" 7" 8" 3"7" 15" 6" 13" 3" 12" 13" ST RIM: 984.07 E 15 RCP980.07INV: W 15 RCP980.07IIIIINNNNNV VVVV::::: ST RIM: 986.02 W 15 RCP981.08INV: N 15 RCP981.28IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: TNH ELEV: 991.04 S RIM: 987.74 E981.19INV: SW981.39IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: S RIM: 986.90 978.48 WIIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: ST RIM: 985.95 S 15 RCP981.55IIIIIINNNNNNVVVVVV:::::: TNH ELEV: 989.36 S RIM: 984.91 W976.46INV: E976.56IIIIINNNNNVVVVV::::: HHHH HHE 7" 6" 6" 6" 6" 7" 7" 7" 7" 15"12" FDC 6" 6" 9" 6"7" 7" 10" 14" 13" 12" 14" 10" 11" 11" 9" 8" 4" 12" 12" 10" 12" 12" 13" 6" 10" 13" 13" 6" 12" 14" 12" 27" 5" 8" 10" 10" 11" 13" 10"15" 16" 12" 13" 13" 5" 5"5" TYPE I SEED MIX, SEE SPECS TYPE II SEED MIX, SEE SPECS Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 2 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 3 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 2 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 1 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 3 Swamp White Oak 2" Cal B&B 1 INSTALL 5 CY CL III RIPRAP AND 20 SY GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 INSTALL 4 CY CL III RIPRRAP AND 20 SY GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple 2" Cal B&B 5 Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple 2" Cal B&B 1 K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - PLNT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:06:34 AM OVERALL PLANTING PLAN L5.0 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 30 60 LEGEND TYPE I SEED MIX PROPOSED CONTOUR 965 EXISTING CONTOUR EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS TYPE II SEED MIX - STORM BASIN FOR PLANTING ENLARGEMENT, SEE 1 / L5.2 FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 89 FDC 12" Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 7 PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower #1 CONT. 5 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 7 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Purple Coneflower #1 CONT. 5 Black-Eyed Susan #1 CONT. 5 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 10 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Northern Acclaim® Honey Locust 2" Cal B&B 1 Prairie Dropseed #1 CONT. 8 Walker`s Low Catmint #1 CONT. 5 Black-Eyed Susan #1 CONT. 3 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry 1.5" Cal B&B 1 East Friesland Meadow Sage #1 CONT. 9 Mesa Yellow Blanketflower #1 CONT. 3 Walker`s Low Catmint #1 CONT. 6 SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME CONT TREES 6 ACER X FREEMANII 'JEFFERSRED' / AUTUMN BLAZE® FREEMAN MAPLE 2" CAL B&B 6 GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS INERMIS `HARVE` / NORTHERN ACCLAIM® HONEY LOCUST 2" CAL B&B 9 QUERCUS BICOLOR / SWAMP WHITE OAK 2" CAL B&B ORNAMENTAL TREES 3 AMELANCHIER X GRANDIFLORA `AUTUMN BRILLIANCE` / AUTUMN BRILLIANCE APPLE SERVICEBERRY 1.5" CAL B&B SYMBOL QTY BOTANICAL / COMMON NAME SIZE PERENNIAL 5 ECHINACEA PURPUREA / PURPLE CONEFLOWER #1 CONT. 5 ECHINACEA PURPUREA `PAS702917` TM / POWWOW WILD BERRY CONEFLOWER #1 CONT. 9 GAILLARDIA X GRANDIFLORA 'MESA YELLOW' / MESA YELLOW BLANKETFLOWER #1 CONT. 11 NEPETA X FAASSENII `WALKER`S LOW` / WALKER`S LOW CATMINT #1 CONT. 8 RUDBECKIA FULGIDA `GOLDSTRUM` / BLACK-EYED SUSAN #1 CONT. 9 SALVIA NEMOROSA 'EAST FRIESLAND' / EAST FRIESLAND MEADOW SAGE #1 CONT. GRASSES / SEDGE 32 SPOROBOLUS HETEROLEPIS / PRAIRIE DROPSEED #1 CONT. PLANT SCHEDULE K:\023655-000\Cad\Plan\023655-000 - PLNT PLAN .dwg4/17/2025 10:06:44 AM LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENTS L5.1 AS SHOWN KMP RASKMP LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENTS1 L5.1 N SCALE IN FEET 0 H: 4 821 LEGEND TYPE I SEED MIX PROPOSED CONTOUR 965 EXISTING CONTOUR EXISTING DECIDUOUS TREE EXISTING CONIFER TREE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 023655-000 XXXXXX ELECTRICAL: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SHEET WSB PROJECT NO. CLIENT PROJECT NO. SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: SCALE: PLAN BY: DESIGN BY: CHECK BY: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN, SPECIFICATION, OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. LIC. NO: DATE: REVISIONS NO.DATEDESCRIPTION ROBERT A. SLIPKA 44337 TYPE II SEED MIX - STORM BASIN LANDSCAPE SCHEDULE2 L5.1 90 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $34,104.55 $34,104.55 2 2101.501 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS 1 $35,000.00 $35,000.00 3 2104.501 REMOVE BUILDING LS 1 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 4 2104.501 REMOVE PLAY CONTAINER, EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING LS 1 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 5 2104.501 REMOVE EXISTING ELECTRICAL LS 1 $9,500.00 $9,500.00 6 2104.502 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EA 1 $2,400.00 $2,400.00 7 2104.502 REMOVE TRAFFIC SIGN EA 1 $100.00 $100.00 8 2104.502 REMOVE & RELOCATE FITNESS COURSE SIGN EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 9 2104.502 REMOVE & RELOCATE PARK MONUMENT SIGN EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 10 2104.502 REMOVE & SALVAGE FITNESS EQUIPMENT EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 11 2104.503 REMOVE CURB & GUTTER LF 85 $18.00 $1,530.00 12 2104.503 REMOVE SEWER PIPE (SANITARY) LF 320 $10.00 $3,200.00 13 2101.504 REMOVE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SY 320 $9.00 $2,880.00 14 2104.504 REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SY 2,735 $7.00 $19,145.00 15 2104.504 REMOVE AGGREGATE PAVEMENT SY 560 $5.00 $2,800.00 16 2106.501 SITE GRADING LS 1 $85,000.00 $85,000.00 17 2108.504 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC TYPE 5 S Y 2,580 $3.00 $7,740.00 18 2123.610 STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM) HOUR 10 $190.00 $1,900.00 19 2360.504 BITUMINOUS DRIVES (ON EXISTING SUBBASE) 3.5” THICK S Y 1,770 $26.00 $46,020.00 20 2360.504 BITUMINOUS DRIVES (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 3.5” THICK S Y 480 $35.00 $16,800.00 21 2360.504 BITUMINOUS ROADWAY (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 7” THICK S Y 130 $55.00 $7,150.00 22 2360.504 BITUMINOUS TRAILS (WITH AGGREGATE BASE) 3” THICK S Y 240 $35.00 $8,400.00 23 2451.507 COARSE FILTER AGGREGATE (CV) C Y 11 $85.00 $935.00 24 2451.607 FILTER MEDIA SPECIAL C Y 285 $40.00 $11,400.00 25 2501.502 12" RC PIPE APRON EA 2 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 26 2501.502 TRASH GUARD FOR 12" PIPE APRON EA 2 $700.00 $1,400.00 27 2502.503 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN (SOLID AND PERFORATED) L F 120 $20.00 $2,400.00 28 2502.503 6" PVC PIPE DRAIN L F 180 $25.00 $4,500.00 29 2502.503 6" PERF PE PIPE DRAIN L F 150 $25.00 $3,750.00 30 2502.602 6" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT EA 4 $500.00 $2,000.00 31 2502.602 4" PVC PIPE DRAIN CLEANOUT EA 1 $500.00 $500.00 32 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 33 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EA 2 $1,500.00 $3,000.00 34 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER SERVICE EA 3 $1,500.00 $4,500.00 35 2503.602 SANITARY PIPE CLEANOUT EA 3 $500.00 $1,500.00 36 2503.503 12" RC PIPE SEWER DES 3006 CL V L F 100 $80.00 $8,000.00 37 2503.603 4" PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE L F 320 $30.00 $9,600.00 38 2504.602 1" CURB STOP AND BOX EA 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Falcon Heights Community Park Improvements Falcon Heights, MN Date: April 17, 2025 | WSB #023655-000 BASE BID ITEMS 91 39 2504.602 BLOWOFF VALVE EA 2 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 40 2504.602 YARD HYDRANT EA 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 41 2504.603 4" WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 LF 75 $85.00 $6,375.00 42 2504.603 1.25" HDPE SDIR 7 LF 90 $60.00 $5,400.00 43 2504.603 2" HDPE SDIR 7 LF 65 $60.00 $3,900.00 44 2504.608 WATERMAIN FITTINGS LB 100 $30.00 $3,000.00 45 2506.502 CASTING ASSEMBLY EA 1 $1,200.00 $1,200.00 46 2506.503 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DES 72-4020 L F 4 $1,100.00 $4,400.00 47 2506.602 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 1 EA 1 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 48 2506.602 CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPEC 2 EA 1 $24,000.00 $24,000.00 49 2511.504 GEOTEXTILE FILTER TYPE 4 S Y 150 $4.00 $600.00 50 2511.507 GRANULAR FILTER C Y 0.6 $60.00 $36.00 51 2511.507 RANDOM RIPRAP CLASS III C Y 9 $125.00 $1,125.00 52 2521.518 4" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 7,100 $16.00 $113,600.00 53 2521.518 6" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 95 $18.00 $1,710.00 54 2521.518 CRUSHED STONE WALK SF 6,000 $8.00 $48,000.00 55 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B612 LF 125 $30.00 $3,750.00 56 2545.501 SITE ELECTRICAL LS 1 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 57 2564.602 SIGN PANELS TYPE SPECIAL EA 5 $200.00 $1,000.00 58 2571.502 DECIDUOUS TREE - 2.0" CAL B&B EA 21 $500.00 $10,500.00 59 2571.502 DECIDUOUS TREE - 1.5" CAL B&B EA 3 $500.00 $1,500.00 60 2571.502 PERENNIALS - NO 1 CONT EA 74 $35.00 $2,590.00 61 2573.502 STABILIZED CONSTRUCTION EXIT EA 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 62 2573.502 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EA 3 $300.00 $900.00 63 2573.503 SILT FENCE, TYPE MS LF 360 $3.00 $1,080.00 64 2557.503 TREE PROTECTION FENCE LF 1,200 $2.50 $3,000.00 65 2573.503 SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG TYPE WOOD FIBER LF 600 $5.00 $3,000.00 66 2574.504 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET CATEGORY 20 SY 470 $1.50 $705.00 67 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE I SEED MIX AC 1.3 $8,000.00 $10,400.00 68 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE II SEED MIX AC 0.1 $13,000.00 $1,300.00 69 2574.523 RAPID STABILIZATION METHOD 3 MGAL 6 $300.00 $1,800.00 70 2575.607 MULCH MATERIAL TYPE SPECIAL CY 18 $65.00 $1,170.00 71 2582.601 PAVEMENT MARKINGS LS 1 $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $716,195.55 $71,619.56 $787,815.11Total Base Bid: Contingency (10%): Subtotal: 92 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2531.503 CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER DESIGN D212 LF 365 $30.00 $10,950.00 $10,950.00 $1,095.00 $12,045.00 No. MNDot No. Item Description Units Quantity Estimated Unit Cost Estimated Total Cost 1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $6,350.00 $6,350.00 2 2106.501 SITE GRADING LS 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 3 2525.503 CONCRETE PLAY CURB WITH BASE LF 360 $50.00 $18,000.00 4 2475.603 ORNAMENTAL FENCE DESIGN SPECIAL LF 410 $230.00 $94,300.00 5 2521.518 4" CONCRETE PAVEMENT WITH BASE SF 650 $16.00 $10,400.00 6 2574.505 SEEDING – TYPE I SEED MIX AC 0.1 $8,000.00 $800.00 $133,350.00 $13,335.00 $146,685.00 1 LS 1 $600,000.00 $600,000.00 2 LS 1 $250,000.00 $250,000.00 3 LS 1 $180,000.00 $180,000.00 4 EA 1 $115,000.00 $115,000.00 5 EA 7 $1,100.00 $7,700.00 6 EA 14 $2,000.00 $28,000.00 7 EA 5 $750.00 $3,750.00 8 EA 4 $2,500.00 $10,000.00 9 LS 1 $329,817.00 $329,817.00 $1,524,267.00 $2,470,812.11 BENCH (ESTIMATED) PICNIC TABLE (ESTIMATED) BIKE RACK (ESTIMATED) TRASH/RECYCLING RECEPTACLE (ESTIMATED) INDIRECT EXPENSES RESTROOM BUILDING / SHELTER (ESTIMATED) PLAY AREA RUBBER SURFACING ADD (ESTIMATED) WSB FEE Total Indirect Expenses: Total Project Cost: SPLASH PAD (ESTIMATED) PLAY EQUIPMENT AND EWF SURFACING (ESTIMATED) Subtotal: Contingency (10%): Total Alternate 2 Bid: ALTERNATE 1 BID ITEMS Subtotal: Contingency (10%): Total Alternate 1 Bid: ALTERNATE 2 BID ITEMS 93 1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION April 23, 2025 No. 25-36 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SITE PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF BIDS FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK RENOVATION PROJECT WHEREAS, in 2014, WSB & Associates, Inc. (“WSB”) completed a Parks Master Plan Study, which included an analysis of Community Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights engaged WSB in August 2023 to provide professional services related to the Community Park renovation project; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 50% plan set for the Community Park renovation on February 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, staff and WSB have finalized the plans for Community Park following the core principles of improving amenities while minimizing costs, preserving healthy trees wherever possible, and enhancing park features that are in need of repair; and WHEREAS, the final site plans maintain existing park amenities where feasible, propose the removal of outdated or non-compliant features, and include the addition of new facilities such as a small splash pad and ADA-compliant playground equipment; and WHEREAS, the final estimated total project cost is approximately $2.47 million; and WHEREAS, the City now desires to authorize the release of bids for construction activities related to the renovation of Community Park, including demolition, sitework, stormwater improvements, and resurfacing of the parking lot. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota: 1. The final site plans for Community Park, as prepared by WSB, are hereby approved. 2. The City Administrator, in coordination with WSB, is authorized to release bids for the Community Park renovation project consistent with the approved final site plans. 3. The City Administrator is authorized to approve minor modifications to the plans as necessary to facilitate the bidding process, provided that substantial changes shall require additional City Council approval. 4. ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2025, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 94 2 Moved by: Approved by: ________________________ Randall C. Gustafson Mayor GUSTAFSON ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________ LEEHY Jack Linehan MEYER ____ Against City Administrator MIELKE WASSENBERG 95 20250428143017,Sara Swenson sara@goffpublic.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Allison Winters allison@goffpublic.co_122.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Also – here is the edited FAQ. Happy to take another look once you provide additional feedback. Thanks! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 2:12 PM To: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com> Subject: Re: State Fair parking comms plan [External Sender] Thank you again for meeting this morning and my apologies for the late start! Could you send me over the latest draft comms plan from the meeting this morning? I'll share with my team so they know. Jack ________________________________ From: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com<mailto:sara@goffpublic.com>> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 11:06 AM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com<mailto:allison@goffpublic.com>> Subject: RE: State Fair parking comms plan Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Are you able to join us this morning? Let us know if we need to look at a different time. Thanks! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> From: Sara Swenson Sent: Friday, April 25, 2025 4:02 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@GoffPublic.com<mailto:allison@GoffPublic.com>> Subject: State Fair parking comms plan Hi Jack, Here’s a high-level timeline/comms plan for the upcoming city council workshop and meeting on State Fair parking. We’ll walk through this on our call on Monday and also want to cover: * FAQs * Topics that will be discussed at the meeting * Interview strategy * Staffing Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> What action did the City Council take at the March 26 City Council meeting? Following the public hearing at the March 26 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously approved two motions: Approved Ordinance 25-01, which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25, which authorizes the City to negotiate with ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during the discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did the City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? The City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. The City Council will hold a work session on State Fair parking on May 7 and will vote on additional measures later in May. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at its workshop meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live-streamed meeting available here [add link]. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free Parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the Fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers, and charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? [add answer] How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities who use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking Ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will be working during the same timeframe. Could rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via ParkMobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city, improve parking rule compliance in our neighborhoods, and reduce the burden of hosting the State Fair on our city and residents. Will residents need to pay to park? The State Fair Task Force proposed that each household in affected areas may obtain one resident pass for one vehicle, good for all 12 days from the fair. The Task Force and City Council will use input from residents to evaluate the number and format of passes provided. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? [add answer] Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? [add answer] How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. At this exploration stage, the numbers are being calculated along with the policy considerations and will be discussed with as much transparency as possible. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net each year of the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? We are considering a one-year agreement, with the option to renew for two additional years. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue to be parking on one side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? No. We plan to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain. 20250430190418,Sara Swenson sara@goffpublic.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Allison Winters allison@goffpublic.co_123.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Here are drafts of the materials for the May 7 meeting: * Website copy * FAQ (no updates from the version I sent earlier this week) * Media one-pager * Reactive media statement * Resident email (to send after the meeting) Let us know if you have feedback. We’re happy to quickly work through changes whenever you have them since you’ll be out at the conference. See you tomorrow! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 4/30/25 SEND: 5/9/25 SUBJECT: Updates on State Fair parking policy COPY:On Wednesday, the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: Safety for visitors and residents. Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. Parking fees. Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at this meeting. The full video from the workshop is available here. Next Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will listen to additional public comment before the final vote on State Fair paid parking. To learn more, visit https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingfalconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking. Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Updated Friday, May 2, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council is considering implementing web-based, paid parking on city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The City Council established a State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 residents, who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. No final vote on the parking plan or the ParkMobile contract has occurred. Additionally, the City Council held a public hearing to hear from residents about State Fair parking. More than 80 residents attended the hearing, and 54 residents provided written or oral public comments. The https://www.falconheights.org/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2fviewer.php%3fstreamid%3d7693&____isexternal=truefull video from the public hearing is available here starting at the 22:30 minute mark. This input was considered by the State Fair Task Force and City Council as further plans have been developed. The State Fair Task Force discussed proposed recommendations at its meeting on April 16. These recommendations will be considered by the City Council. Next steps City Council workshop: May 7, 6:30 p.m. The City Council will discuss the State Fair Task Force’s recommendations for how to implement paid parking during the State Fair. There will be no public comment at this workshop. City Council meeting: May 14, 7 p.m. The City Council will listen to additional public feedback at the start of their meeting before voting on the new policy. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 2, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] What action did the City Council take at the March 26 City Council meeting? Following the public hearing at the March 26 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously approved two motions: Approved Ordinance 25-01, which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25, which authorizes the City to negotiate with ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during the discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did the City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? The City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. The City Council will hold a work session on State Fair parking on May 7 and will vote on additional measures later in May. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at its workshop meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live-streamed meeting available here [add link]. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free Parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the Fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers, and charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? [add answer] How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities who use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking Ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will be working during the same timeframe. Could rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via ParkMobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city, improve parking rule compliance in our neighborhoods, and reduce the burden of hosting the State Fair on our city and residents. Will residents need to pay to park? The State Fair Task Force proposed that each household in affected areas may obtain one resident pass for one vehicle, good for all 12 days from the fair. The Task Force and City Council will use input from residents to evaluate the number and format of passes provided. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? [add answer] Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? [add answer] How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. At this exploration stage, the numbers are being calculated along with the policy considerations and will be discussed with as much transparency as possible. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net each year of the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? We are considering a one-year agreement, with the option to renew for two additional years. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue to be parking on one side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? No. We plan to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain. Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking – reactive media statement Draft: 4/30/25 REACTIVE STATEMENT: The City of Falcon Heights is exploring options for the use of web-based, paid parking meters on certain streets during the Minnesota State Fair. On May 7, the City Council considered the State Fair Task Force’s recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. Further public comment will be heard on May 14 ahead of the final council vote. City of Falcon HeightsPaid Street Parking during the Minnesota State Fair Background The City of Falcon Heights is exploring options for the use of web-based, paid parking meters on certain streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The City Council established a State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 residents, who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the City Council heard public comment and unanimously approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid street parking. They also authorized staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contract parking meter services. No final vote has occurred on the parking plan or the ParkMobile contract. The State Fair Task Force discussed proposed recommendations at its meeting on April 16. These recommendations will be considered by the City Council during the May 7 workshop. May 7 workshop On Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Falcon Heights City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review State Fair Task Force recommendations based on community input and other research. Recommendations cover the following topics: Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. Parking fees. Location of parking meters. There will be no public comment at this workshop, and no final vote will take place. May 14 council vote On Wednesday, May 14, the council will listen to additional public comment before the final vote on State Fair paid parking. More information falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking 20250430221050,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@falconheights.org_124.eml Hi Kelly, Can you review and let me know your thoughts? Feel free to fill in some of the FAQ blanks with what you know, and I can double check on Friday. Thank you, Jack Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:04:12 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com> Subject: May 7 meeting materials - for review Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Here are drafts of the materials for the May 7 meeting: * Website copy * FAQ (no updates from the version I sent earlier this week) * Media one-pager * Reactive media statement * Resident email (to send after the meeting) Let us know if you have feedback. We’re happy to quickly work through changes whenever you have them since you’ll be out at the conference. See you tomorrow! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 4/30/25 SEND: 5/9/25 SUBJECT: Updates on State Fair parking policy COPY:On Wednesday, the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: Safety for visitors and residents. Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. Parking fees. Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at this meeting. The full video from the workshop is available here. Next Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will listen to additional public comment before the final vote on State Fair paid parking. To learn more, visit https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingfalconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking. Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Updated Friday, May 2, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council is considering implementing web-based, paid parking on city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The City Council established a State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 residents, who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. No final vote on the parking plan or the ParkMobile contract has occurred. Additionally, the City Council held a public hearing to hear from residents about State Fair parking. More than 80 residents attended the hearing, and 54 residents provided written or oral public comments. The https://www.falconheights.org/?splash=https%3a%2f%2fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2fviewer.php%3fstreamid%3d7693&____isexternal=truefull video from the public hearing is available here starting at the 22:30 minute mark. This input was considered by the State Fair Task Force and City Council as further plans have been developed. The State Fair Task Force discussed proposed recommendations at its meeting on April 16. These recommendations will be considered by the City Council. Next steps City Council workshop: May 7, 6:30 p.m. The City Council will discuss the State Fair Task Force’s recommendations for how to implement paid parking during the State Fair. There will be no public comment at this workshop. City Council meeting: May 14, 7 p.m. The City Council will listen to additional public feedback at the start of their meeting before voting on the new policy. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 2, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] What action did the City Council take at the March 26 City Council meeting? Following the public hearing at the March 26 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously approved two motions: Approved Ordinance 25-01, which modifies Chapter 46 of City Code to include Sec 46-29 Establishment of Parking Zones using electronic payment systems (e-meters). Approved Resolution 25-25, which authorizes the City to negotiate with ParkMobile to serve as the vendor for e-meter parking. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the proposal? Yes, City Council Members commented during the discussion that resident concerns need to be further evaluated in the next steps, which will include: Amending the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.) to clarify: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e. e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. Adopting an annual resolution specifying where e-meter parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amending the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusting the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Did the City Council approve authorizing one pass per household? The City Council will continue to review the testimony provided and work with the State Fair Task Force to consider modifications of the plan as originally presented. The City Council will hold a work session on State Fair parking on May 7 and will vote on additional measures later in May. When is the next discussion on e-meters? City Council will discuss the feedback from the public hearing as well as the next steps at its workshop meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. This will be a live-streamed meeting available here [add link]. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free Parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the Fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Does e-meter parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers, and charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Parking Ambassadors will roam the affected areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have e-meter parking and why? This has not been voted on yet. The proposal includes the Northome and Northeast quadrants, exclusive of major streets. Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants, where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and have more than 800 parking places available. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? [add answer] How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile provides temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities who use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking Ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? The proposal is a daily rate that expires at 11:59 p.m. each day of the State Fair, which is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the e-meter has expired. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will be working during the same timeframe. Could rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? There are a lot of options via ParkMobile to set different rates. There could be a discounted rate for residents, but the overall goal is to generate a new revenue source for the city, improve parking rule compliance in our neighborhoods, and reduce the burden of hosting the State Fair on our city and residents. Will residents need to pay to park? The State Fair Task Force proposed that each household in affected areas may obtain one resident pass for one vehicle, good for all 12 days from the fair. The Task Force and City Council will use input from residents to evaluate the number and format of passes provided. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? [add answer] Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? [add answer] How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and Parking Ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. At this exploration stage, the numbers are being calculated along with the policy considerations and will be discussed with as much transparency as possible. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net each year of the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? We are considering a one-year agreement, with the option to renew for two additional years. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no proposed changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will streets continue to be parking on one side only during the fair? Yes, the e-meter parking zones would be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will e-meter signs be up all year long? No. We plan to install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the 12 days each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain. Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking – reactive media statement Draft: 4/30/25 REACTIVE STATEMENT: The City of Falcon Heights is exploring options for the use of web-based, paid parking meters on certain streets during the Minnesota State Fair. On May 7, the City Council considered the State Fair Task Force’s recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. Further public comment will be heard on May 14 ahead of the final council vote. City of Falcon HeightsPaid Street Parking during the Minnesota State Fair Background The City of Falcon Heights is exploring options for the use of web-based, paid parking meters on certain streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The City Council established a State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 residents, who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the City Council heard public comment and unanimously approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid street parking. They also authorized staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contract parking meter services. No final vote has occurred on the parking plan or the ParkMobile contract. The State Fair Task Force discussed proposed recommendations at its meeting on April 16. These recommendations will be considered by the City Council during the May 7 workshop. May 7 workshop On Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Falcon Heights City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review State Fair Task Force recommendations based on community input and other research. Recommendations cover the following topics: Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. Parking fees. Location of parking meters. There will be no public comment at this workshop, and no final vote will take place. May 14 council vote On Wednesday, May 14, the council will listen to additional public comment before the final vote on State Fair paid parking. More information falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking 20250505161911,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_125.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Thank you for your continued hard work on this project! I wanted to keep you looped in on some key dates & next steps: * Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30PM - The City Council will review the recommendations from the April 16th Task Force meeting and provide final recommendations to staff. You are welcome to attend, if you'd choose. * Friday, May 9th - Staff will send out an all resident email updating the latest on the proposal and invite interested residents to the May 14th City Council meeting. * Wednesday, May 14th at 7PM - The City Council will be asked to approve the final plan for pay-by-mobile parking, including authorizing the final contract with ParkMobile, adopting a resolution designating 2025 dates/times/locations paid parking will be in effect, a budget amendment and the plan for pass distribution. * Thursday, May 15th - Staff sends out an updated email & press release to the media on the final plan. St. Anthony Police Chief Jeff Spiess will join us at our Wednesday, May 21 SFTF meeting. We will also discuss next steps in the paid parking plan including staffing/purchases. Here is the updated webpage on the program & an updated FAQ you can point residents to if they ask questions: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. 20250505161911,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_126.eml State Fair Task Force Members, Thank you for your continued hard work on this project! I wanted to keep you looped in on some key dates & next steps: * Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30PM - The City Council will review the recommendations from the April 16th Task Force meeting and provide final recommendations to staff. You are welcome to attend, if you'd choose. * Friday, May 9th - Staff will send out an all resident email updating the latest on the proposal and invite interested residents to the May 14th City Council meeting. * Wednesday, May 14th at 7PM - The City Council will be asked to approve the final plan for pay-by-mobile parking, including authorizing the final contract with ParkMobile, adopting a resolution designating 2025 dates/times/locations paid parking will be in effect, a budget amendment and the plan for pass distribution. * Thursday, May 15th - Staff sends out an updated email & press release to the media on the final plan. St. Anthony Police Chief Jeff Spiess will join us at our Wednesday, May 21 SFTF meeting. We will also discuss next steps in the paid parking plan including staffing/purchases. Here is the updated webpage on the program & an updated FAQ you can point residents to if they ask questions: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. 20250505170049,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org_127.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Thank you for the heads up! I will be attending the workshop on Weds but will miss the Council meeting. The email on Friday May 9, will provide information on paid parking agree to by Council on Weds, correct? If so, it would greatly help to provide an “executive summary” that provides the essential facts of the Council’s plan clearly but w/o a lot of excess information. I hope we can move forward on this! We’ve all worked so hard. Thank you, Georgiana On Mon, May 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: State Fair Task Force Members, Thank you for your continued hard work on this project! I wanted to keep you looped in on some key dates & next steps: * Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30PM - The City Council will review the recommendations from the April 16th Task Force meeting and provide final recommendations to staff. You are welcome to attend, if you'd choose. * Friday, May 9th - Staff will send out an all resident email updating the latest on the proposal and invite interested residents to the May 14th City Council meeting. * Wednesday, May 14th at 7PM - The City Council will be asked to approve the final plan for pay-by-mobile parking, including authorizing the final contract with ParkMobile, adopting a resolution designating 2025 dates/times/locations paid parking will be in effect, a budget amendment and the plan for pass distribution. * Thursday, May 15th - Staff sends out an updated email & press release to the media on the final plan. St. Anthony Police Chief Jeff Spiess will join us at our Wednesday, May 21 SFTF meeting. We will also discuss next steps in the paid parking plan including staffing/purchases. Here is the updated webpage on the program & an updated FAQ you can point residents to if they ask questions: https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. 20250509163808,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@falconheights.org, Elke Johnson elke.johnson@_128.eml Council and Staff, Attached is the Admin memo for 5.9.25, as well as the weekly police and investigate reports from SAPD. Enjoy the weekend, and a Happy Mothers Day to all, with a special shout out to the mothers who are apart of the Falcon Heights team! Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. Administrator’s Memorandum May 9, 2025 Submitted by: Jack Linehan, City Administrator Reminders/Notifications: • For those that registered, the NYFS Leadership Luncheon is at noon on Wednesday, May 14, with social time thirty minutes prior. • The City will host Spring Together on Saturday, May 17th from 3:30 to 5:00 at Curtiss Field. An ice cream truck will be handing out free treats! • The City is partnering with Tree Trust to offer a tree sale for residents. 100 trees are available for purchase for $50, and once the City receives the trees, public works will deliver them to the property owners. These trees are for private property only and not boulevard plantings, which will be handled separately. It’s a great deal for homeowners, as most of these trees from Gertens or other nurseries are easily $150+. City Council: May 14th City Council Meeting The Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Council Agenda includes the following items (City Administrator’s Notes in italics): • Presentation o Presentation of the 2024 Audit by BerganKDV ▪ Presentation of the 2024 Audit. The City once again has fantastic results of an unmodified opinion, the highest approval. The material weakness remains that our staff is small, and as such there is not enough segregation of duties to avoid this concern. • Minutes o March 26, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes o April 2, 2025 City Council Workshop Minutes o April 9, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ▪ The minutes have been reviewed and are ready for your approval. • Public Hearings • Consent Agenda: o General Disbursements through 5/7/25: $339,930.34 ▪ Payables of note include: • $131,614.75 to American Environmental for jetting and televising all of the City’s sewer mains • $100,150.25 to the City of Saint Anthony for police services in April • $19,070.00 to Husky Construction, Inc. for tree trimming in preparation of the 2025 PMP • $61,055.44 to Metropolitan Council sanitary sewer services ▪ Payroll through 4/22/25: $26,438.93 ▪ Payroll through 5/6/25: $24,233.10 ▪ Wire Payments through 4/22/25: $17,109.84 ▪ Wire Payments through 5/6/25: $16,036.64 o Approval of City Licenses ▪ 2025 Municipal Business License • Encore Massage Therapy LLC ▪ This licensed Municipal Business is within 1666 Coffman and replaces the previous licensed business, Salon Ling, and massage therapist, Ling Yu. ▪ 2025 Massage Therapy License • Desiree Kempcke – Encore Massage Therapy LLC ▪ Desiree Kempcke will be the massage therapist and owner of Encore Massage Therapy LLC located within 1666 Coffman. ▪ 2025 Tree Contractor License • All Season’s Tree Service & Snowplowing, Inc. o Approving Revised Copy of Comprehensive Cooperative Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Control Signal Systems with Ramsey County ▪ Council previously approved the agreement via Resolution 25-03. Since then, Ramsey County made two very minor changes to the document, one of which is the title of the agreement itself. Council is asked to approve so that a clean copy can be signed and sent to Ramsey County. o Approval of Summer Hours ▪ Summer Hours are historically in effect from Memorial Day through Labor Day at City Hall. To better serve residents during the State Fair, Summer Hours will (administratively be granted approval to) go into effect May 15 (two weeks earlier) and end on August 15 (two weeks earlier) before the fair starts. Council is asked to formally adopt Summer Hours. o Approval of Resolution 25-37 Adopting the City of Falcon Heights’ Climate Action Plan ▪ The Council, residents and staff have all provided input and requested revisions of the Climate Action Plan. Council is asked to now accept the draft as final. o Approval of Resolution 25-38 Early Retirement Incentive Program ▪ With current financial uncertainty at both the state and federal level, and wishing to avoid potential future layoffs when the City may be in a less favorable financial position, the City would like to offer an early retirement incentive at this time for eligible employees as a win-win situation for both, knowing this may not be possible later on as factors change. o Approval of Resolution 25-39 2025 Pavement Management Program Change Order #1 ▪ Change order for a outlot control system (OCS) for Falcon Woods neighborhood. Cost is approximately $27K, with $10K coming from a grant from the watershed. It will greatly improve stormwater drainage in the neighborhood. o Approval of Municipal Delegation of Building Official ▪ The City of Falcon Heights contracts with the City of Little Canada for their building official. Steve Westerhaus, the current building official is retiring, and Little Canada hired Kade Paulson to be the new building official. As a result, the council is requested to authorize and delegate the authority to Kade to being our building official. o Approval of Final Goal Setting Document ▪ Following the review of the final draft at the workshop on May 7, and some slight revisions, the final report is ready for adoption. o Approval of Resolution 25-40 Appointing Georgiana May to the Environment Commission ▪ Georgiana is a former U of M professor, working in the department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. She has recently served / currently serves on the Climate Action Plan team and State Fair Task Force and previously served on the Community Engagement Commission. o Approval of Resolution 25-41 Appointing Jerry Buckridge to the Parks and Recreation Commission ▪ Jerry resides at Coffman, which may help connect fellow residents more to City events. Aside from this, Jerry was a former zoo operations manager in Texas and has experience in designing facilities, fundraising and event-planning. o Approval of Resolution 25-42 Accepting Resignation of Rebecca Leighton from the Community Engagement Commission ▪ Rebecca recently welcomed a new baby and would like to prioritize her time with family. She has been a wonderful addition to the CEC and we wish her well! o Approval of Resolution 25-43 Approving Out-of-State Travel Request of Elected Official ▪ The Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy makes clear conditions in which travel will be reimbursed by the City, one of which is that the Council must pass the approval by resolution. Councilmember Mielke is requesting to travel out-ofstate to attend the Strong Towns National Gathering and Council is asked to formally approve the request. o Approval of Resolution 25-44 Appointing Joe Morseth to the Parks and Rec Commission ▪ Joe is a Falcon Heights resident, a former youth soccer coach and has a BA in Recreation & Outdoor Education. o Close Debt Service Fund 316 – 2017 G.O. Improvement Bond ▪ The debt service fund 316 2017 G.O. Improvement Bonds can be closed. It has received all tax revenue and assessments. All debt principal and interest have been paid. There is an excess fund balance that can be transferred out to another fund. o Approval of Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Grant Agreement Amendment for Amber Union ▪ In 2020, Falcon Heights received a $962,200 grant from the Metropolitan Council, issued as a loan to Buhl for environmental cleanup at the Amber Union site, with repayment due by 2063 or under certain conditions like sale or default. In August 2024, the Metropolitan Council updated its policies on how repayments from such loans can be used, allowing grantees to reinvest funds to extend project affordability or advance other affordable housing goals. If grantees choose not to reinvest them, the funds must be returned to the Metropolitan Council. If the City receives payments from Buhl, it will coordinate with the Council to ensure its use aligns with the updated policies. The Metropolitan Council is now requesting the City to sign an amended grant agreement to reflect these policy changes. • Policy Items: o Approval of Resolution 25-45 Authorizing a Contract with ParkMobile for Pay-byMobile Parking During the State Fair ▪ The contract with ParkMobile is finalized and ready for approval. o Approval of Ordinance 25-02 Amending the Fee Schedule to Reflect Paid Parking ▪ Parking fees associated with Pay-by-Mobile parking during the State Fair must be added to the current fee schedule. o Approval of Resolution 25-46 Designating Streets as Paid Parking Zones and Sets Dates and Times for Enforcement of the Program ▪ This will be an annual resolution the Council will adopt with the program to designate the enforcement dates/times/street s for pay-by-mobile parking. o Approval of Resolution 25-47Authorizing Modifications to the Administrative Policies: Parking Policy and Guidelines During the Minnesota State Fair ▪ The Administrative Manual is our internal series of policies that do not live in code, but are approved by City Council. The changes reflect the pass system distribution, as well as designation of paid parking zones. o Approval of Budget Amendment to Create Account 211 – Parking Management ▪ Transfers $40K of seed money from infrastructure to create a parking fund to track costs/revenues. After the Fair and once revenues/expenditures have been finalized, a transfer of excess funds out of this fund can be done annually. o Approval of Resolution 25-48 Accepting a Proposal from Flagship Recreation for the Community Park Splash Pad and Authorize Expenditure Not to Exceed $170,000. ▪ To keep the park project moving, the City Council is requested to approve the splash pad proposal from Flagship Recreation. It’s the lowest flow splash pad on the market, and they are one of the top manufacturers in Minnesota that most parks use. The City will purchase using state contracts. Commission Updates: The following are updates on upcoming or recent commission topics: • Community Engagement Commission The Community Engagement Commission will meet on May 19 to continue their discussion around apartment outreach. One commissioner previously contacted all apartment managers of multifamily buildings. They will also continue discussing Juniper programming at City Hall, and recap Spring Together. • Parks and Recreation Commission The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 5 to discuss color schemes for the playground equipment to be ordered for Community Park. Although the equipment itself has already been selected and approved by Council, the Commission wanted to make adjustments to the equipment’s colors prior to the order being placed. The Commission also discussed the existing Community Garden rules and regulations and ways to both simplify how they are stated and in governing them. Lastly, the Commission was given a brief update on the programming scholarship introduced a couple of months ago. • Environment Commission The Environment Commission hosted a Sustainability Fair on April 26 and feedback from attendees has been extremely positive. They will next meet on May 12 to do a recap of the Sustainability Fair, discuss GreenCorps projects, look at the current status of Energy Action Plan implementation, and discuss future agenda items. • Planning Commission The Planning Commission will meet on May 27 to continue working on necessary City Code updates. • State Fair Task Force The State Fair Task Force will meet on May 21st. Chief Jeff Spiess will attend to discuss State Fair staffing and enforcement of parking violations. Department Updates: The following are updates provided by the departments as it relates to current activities happening in the City. Administration Staff has been responding to inquiries from vendors in relation to the RFP issued for the City’s website redesign, which closed today, May 9. Overall, more than 20 proposals were received. Staff continues preparations for Spring Together, getting a task sign-up sheet ready and finalizing the last details. • Finance The annual audit results for the 2024 audit of the City’s financial statements will be presented by BerganKDV on Wednesday May 14th at 7 pm. Once approved, the City can make the application to the GFOA for the annual Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting. The City has won this award for the past 34 years. Community Development • Code Enforcement Staff met with the property owner of the Larpenteur greenhouse and advised him to put up curtains to block the mess inside. He has taken care of this. Regarding future use, staff is discussing this with him to determine if zoning needs to be changed and/or if his ideas for future uses would be permitted. Permits Permits currently consist of window replacements, several new and/or replacement fences, a new deck, 2nd floor remodel, and new roofs. Public Works / Engineering • Grass cutting has begun for the season! • Public Works is in contact with Bituminous Roadways and Dan Turner from Roseville regarding the 2025 PMP. • Dave Tretsven has nearly completed reviewing video footage of the sanitary sewer and has identified/cataloged all private sewer laterals with root issues. Property owners will be notified soon. Minor structural integrities have been noted and passed along to our engineer. • Forest Lake Contracting will update the remaining nine streetlights in the University Grove area from their current HPS bulbs to LED bulbs and still stay within the approved budget. Work will begin when they acquire materials. • Access control door locks are scheduled to be installed at City Hall on Monday morning, May 12. • Voss Lighting will continue troubleshooting electrical service to city monuments and the gazebo at Curtiss Field to restore lighting. • Public Works will remove the brush pile collected during vegetation cleanup and tree trimming at Community Park. Law Enforcement During the period of April 21 through April 27, 2025, St. Anthony Village Police Department: o Responded to a report of a man in the 1800 block of Pascal who had kicked a resident’s yard sign and entered their fenced in backyard without permission. The victim followed the suspect to his home, where officers responded in the . The suspect became uncooperative and confrontational with officers and was issued a trespass notice. o Arrested and cited a male near Snelling and Larpenteur for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance on demand. o Arrested, cited and released a male near Como and Underwood for driving after revocation. o A resident at Amber Union reported her storage unit was broken into. No loss was reported and management replaced the lock. Weekly Report.xls FALCON HEIGHTS WEEKLY POLICE REPORT - APRIL 28, 2025 TO MAY 4, 2025 ICR Title Block St Name Cross St Name Reported Date Summary Contains 25004987 Criminal Damage Property 1400 Larpenteur Ave 4/28/2025 While on patrol, officers observed fresh graffiti on the side of a business. Damage value undetermined at this time. 25004989 Traffic Arrest 0 Larpenteur Ave W Snelling Ave N 4/28/2025 30 year old male arrested and cited for driving without a valid license or insurance. 25004990 Traffic Arrest 0 Snelling Ave N Roselawn Ave 4/28/2025 46 year old male arrested and cited for driving with revoked plates. 25005009 Traffic Arrest 0 Larpenteur Ave W Fairview Ave 4/28/2025 24 year old female arrested and cited for driving with no license and no insurance. 25005022 Damage To Property 1900 Arona St 4/28/2025 62 year old male reported s window damage to his vehicle and no loss located from inside- estimated damage value $1000. 25005028 Traffic Arrest 0 Snelling Ave N Hoyt Ave 4/28/2025 31 year old male arrested and cited for driving without a license. 25005047 Traffic Arrest 0 Snelling Ave N Roselawn Ave 4/29/2025 51 year old male arrested and cited for driving after suspension and no proof of insurance. 25005194 Possession of Stolen Property 0 Snelling Ave N Como Ave 5/2/2025 Routine checks on a vehicle stalled on the side of the road came back as stolen out of Minneapolis. The driver of the vehicle, a 33 year old male, was booked at the Ramsey County Jail for felony motor vehicle theft and an outstanding Hennepin County felony warrant for check forgery. 25005200 Traffic Arrest 0 Larpenteur Ave W Snelling Ave N 5/2/2025 40 year old male arrested and cited for operating an unregistered vehicle 25005204 Traffic Arrest 0 Larpenteur Ave W Albert St 5/2/2025 32 year old male arrested and cited for driving after suspension. 25005233 Traffic Arrest 0 Snelling Ave N Hoyt Ave 5/3/2025 27 year old male arrested and cited for driving after revocation and operating an uninsured vehicle. 25005239 Traffic Arrest 0 Hoyt Ave Snelling Ave N 5/3/2025 43 year old male arrested and cited for driving after revocation. 25005291 Traffic Arrest 0 Larpenteur Ave W Hamline Ave 5/3/2025 50 year old male arrested and cited for driving after revocation and operating an uninsured vehicle. Microsoft Word - FH week of 4-28-2025 MEMORANDUM DATE: 5/9/2025 TO: Chief Jeff Spiess FROM: Captain Mike Huddle SUBJECT: FALCON HEIGHTS WEEKLY INVESTIGATIVE REPORT The following is a summary of cases investigated by this department for the week of April 28, 2025. Detectives worked on five cases that week. Four of the five cases were new. One investigation resulted in a gross misdemeanor arrest and charge via summons. Detective Sunde attended a three-day Death and Missing Persons Investigations conference hosted by the BCA. The list below is not inclusive of all details conducted by the Investigations Division, but simply a summary of active investigations. Type Case Number New or Follow Up Actions Taken Est. Time Status Harassment 25003081 F/U Parent reported her daughter was receiving threatening text messages from an unknown source. Spoke with Roseville SRO for RAMS. Name, address, and phone do not list to any students at school. Unable to determine suspect at this time. Voicemail left at number for suspect. Follow up required. 30 mins Open Theft from Auto / Criminal Damage to Property 25004298 New Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle. No suspect or witness information. No investigative leads available. Unable to investigate further. Case inactive. - Closed Child Abuse 25005044 New Received screened in case report for RC Child Protection (RCCP). Created SAPD case number. RCCP handling case. No SAPD involvement at this time. Related to previous reports 25004384/25004407. Referred to outside agency. Closed Possession of Stolen Property / Recovered Stolen Vehicle 25005194 New Patrol located a stolen vehicle out of Minneapolis. Suspect arrested, booked in jail. Reviewed reports-spoke with owner of vehicle. Owner knew who had the vehicle and had allowed permission previously but had theie brother report stolen anyways. Advised owner charges will not be filed as this was a civil matter. Sent fax to RC Jail to release arrestee on SAPD charge. Suspect remained held on a felony warrant out of Hennepin County. Received MPD report-added to case. The case will be closed. 30 mins Closed Criminal Damage to Property 25004828 New Continued to follow up with management at Amber Union on requests for value damage estimate over the course of a week. Finally received estimate of $500. Info added to case. Updated supplement report. Case submitted to Falcon Heights City Attorney charging via summons- GM criminal damage to property and misd domestic assault. 1 hour Open 20250509170127,Falcon Heights falconheightsmn@public.govdelivery.com,elke.vanderwerff@falconheights.org_129.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. Full videos from the workshops are available here<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2Ftypeview.php%3Fregionid=97%26typeid=2%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b711498f-66892 9bd-9db2-4b2a-9c4b-05cac4f4d812-000000/6Y-WuYsndp4lwzXyFhXj0EfotgHn19IVmvYGATFiA_U=404> . Proposed Resident Parking Pass Process: Based on the task force’s recommendations, the City Council is proposing the following process: 1. Resident Pass Distribution * Starting in July, one resident hang tag pass will be mailed to all eligible residential properties along designated Pay-by-Mobile parking streets in the Northome neighborhood (Larpenteur to Hoyt, Snelling to Hamline) and Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Roselawn to Larpenteur, Snelling to Hamline) * A letter with instructions for requesting a second pass will be included. Residents can request a second pass by returning a postcard to City Hall or completing an online form on the city’s website. Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. 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Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. 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Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. 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Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. Full videos from the workshops are available here<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2Ftypeview.php%3Fregionid=97%26typeid=2%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e 879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/ZrlEH4bi0vZdzPSWiONSy1rAhdxi6aqDoSAIInSwK_M=404> . Proposed Resident Parking Pass Process: Based on the task force’s recommendations, the City Council is proposing the following process: 1. Resident Pass Distribution * Starting in July, one resident hang tag pass will be mailed to all eligible residential properties along designated Pay-by-Mobile parking streets in the Northome neighborhood (Larpenteur to Hoyt, Snelling to Hamline) and Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Roselawn to Larpenteur, Snelling to Hamline) * A letter with instructions for requesting a second pass will be included. Residents can request a second pass by returning a postcard to City Hall or completing an online form on the city’s website. Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. Next Steps On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider voting on the new policy, public comment will be available during the meeting. * To view the City Council meeting packet, visit: falconheights.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fgovernment%2Fc ity-council%2Fcity-council-agendas%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/teNEcvMLbahDPwMPTwPriYtYIs08YfH5-JK8WW7dmhE=404> * For more details on the State Fair parking program, visit: falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fresidents%2 Fparking%2Fstate-fair-parking%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/IIj3mKUuAW577sr8i59HH5HnKBQ43-_2vWyJyVpeD-o=404> Click here for more information<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.falconheights.org%2FHome%2FComponents%2FNews%2FNews%2F785%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196 b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/fnpjQQmIdnMdzhT4el0yc3eSZWLIEmFJFP3KlxjNNeQ=404> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73 -4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/BierEs98ovwMK1-oObPgv8cjyJUnR7bez-0xW92jCic=404> | Unsubscribe All<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS %2Fsubscriber%2Fone_click_unsubscribe%3Fverification=5.44ddddeffd6b5f89eee773b23b4b45b7%26destination=adrian.neis%2540falconheights.org/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/ i9K2Og9oLBdL9g8q5mJft84-MbhwMukIcvZTiN_Pd_U=404> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.com%2F/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000 000/v9E3RH0M-1etXDFdZG1jt1xZF-xKTSKY9DF_2GxE5nI=404> ________________________________ This email was sent to adrian.neis@falconheights.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Falcon Heights, MN · 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue · Falcon Heights, MN · 55113-5594 [GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7115f14-49a9e 879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/HGk_vEgwpEMnBHt5pGEDtJQ7VWAZx7fRCw6WlC6N1SI=404> [https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CI0/01010196b7115f14-49a9e879-7a73-4ea3-a65d-098792f09db7-000000/P2COR7N1rAQGcrtpGGUgtmwtNsEWvKi3Sf34sloJwO8=404] 20250509170132,Falcon Heights falconheightsmn@public.govdelivery.com,jack.linehan@falconheights.org_131.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. Next Steps On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider voting on the new policy, public comment will be available during the meeting. * To view the City Council meeting packet, visit: falconheights.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fgovernment%2Fc ity-council%2Fcity-council-agendas%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/e8AIzZalSJIvFSxfOqUhI-G0pGmv-uGrMnYWAE2SChQ=404> * For more details on the State Fair parking program, visit: falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fresidents%2 Fparking%2Fstate-fair-parking%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/xXb_zZH_roYzO9ZeKjJCOcT5XeLKy25iW4iNF61pHZU=404> Click here for more information<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.falconheights.org%2FHome%2FComponents%2FNews%2FNews%2F785%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196 b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/Xho65WfVDkHXp-KI253drHNgDgRjIR4B_hCzQ9_L3wY=404> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882 -4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/4Rrh5UnVlv09B1f4V6Qx_OSI_-aQmNWGkqC8Ho3ZbNI=404> | Unsubscribe All<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS %2Fsubscriber%2Fone_click_unsubscribe%3Fverification=5.d9c42e6b56f0cf3e165911b3816cec6f%26destination=megan.pavek%2540falconheights.org/1/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/ mwNkyc6dA3z172Q0SRHBkgCcbEPc57sNY7uUe_qix9s=404> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.com%2F/1/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000 000/5vm15keJAbFfvw3hXdjHRu6aCg-kAL-NMSF0hKRn7d4=404> ________________________________ This email was sent to megan.pavek@falconheights.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Falcon Heights, MN · 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue · Falcon Heights, MN · 55113-5594 [GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b711699c-b78a6 5aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/-ym_PTYmsxDMz4jpttIk79qaitw2kwowloum8jS8Dpg=404> [https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CI0/01010196b711699c-b78a65aa-9882-4236-bc7f-d56653e4ccab-000000/nDF4enchTwpa_9ZOSttdQHagdH6Q-rnTg0Fs2KkKots=404] 20250509170136,Falcon Heights falconheightsmn@public.govdelivery.com,hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org_137.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. Full videos from the workshops are available here<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2Ftypeview.php%3Fregionid=97%26typeid=2%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402 679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/dWhzsJLN0iPEG98ZGzRHUSLq8Lcm8zHLqcaErkC2Ecc=404> . Proposed Resident Parking Pass Process: Based on the task force’s recommendations, the City Council is proposing the following process: 1. Resident Pass Distribution * Starting in July, one resident hang tag pass will be mailed to all eligible residential properties along designated Pay-by-Mobile parking streets in the Northome neighborhood (Larpenteur to Hoyt, Snelling to Hamline) and Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Roselawn to Larpenteur, Snelling to Hamline) * A letter with instructions for requesting a second pass will be included. Residents can request a second pass by returning a postcard to City Hall or completing an online form on the city’s website. Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. Next Steps On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider voting on the new policy, public comment will be available during the meeting. * To view the City Council meeting packet, visit: falconheights.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fgovernment%2Fc ity-council%2Fcity-council-agendas%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/mThZ57eZMTqphxcHXaJqhFld42RxQ1xi8hfUql5BbQI=404> * For more details on the State Fair parking program, visit: falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fresidents%2 Fparking%2Fstate-fair-parking%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/8AmKxuipgIbyj1KWLE1MDjqJeBxToDokzkb3j1jLLpw=404> Click here for more information<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.falconheights.org%2FHome%2FComponents%2FNews%2FNews%2F785%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196 b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/bbncW0IhFDN4H_RwVksutNiFRIajyXAz8gK9mhZ1LN8=404> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c -4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/InBColxTALugOrxEhy_dC6l6oFWvXS4T_BOkRNoZlTM=404> | Unsubscribe All<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS %2Fsubscriber%2Fone_click_unsubscribe%3Fverification=5.c5a70eab9dfa639567ccc85acb48e907%26destination=hannah.b.lynch%2540falconheights.org/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-0000 00/Xhu8cS5Qxo5Xr4sot_SVvSbPtU_ilApCoO4fXXj9eY0=404> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.com%2F/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a- 000000/vr0GTCSoT1XDqJcqLMdVWjEbayJG5Qi5s7H4B1gy5PM=404> ________________________________ This email was sent to hannah.b.lynch@falconheights.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Falcon Heights, MN · 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue · Falcon Heights, MN · 55113-5594 [GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b7116d8f-ac402 679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/5SpfuhoGDZlSesYOCjIYPL27zg6Py2Jx3WE8c9lgZjU=404> [https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CI0/01010196b7116d8f-ac402679-081c-4f22-840f-85bd7d50499a-000000/rE0lqQ2SkNMB03reFVHqRUPNFEEuzsBN8TdxY__XiHk=404] 20250509170138,Falcon Heights falconheightsmn@public.govdelivery.com,Chris.Cherne@falconheights.org_136.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. Full videos from the workshops are available here<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwebstreaming.ctv15.org%2Ftypeview.php%3Fregionid=97%26typeid=2%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71 579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/Q-oZ3BvMUmLEUhY47kBpIWObDjx7v699qfSBa6Xj2AU=404> . Proposed Resident Parking Pass Process: Based on the task force’s recommendations, the City Council is proposing the following process: 1. Resident Pass Distribution * Starting in July, one resident hang tag pass will be mailed to all eligible residential properties along designated Pay-by-Mobile parking streets in the Northome neighborhood (Larpenteur to Hoyt, Snelling to Hamline) and Northeast Quadrant neighborhood (Roselawn to Larpenteur, Snelling to Hamline) * A letter with instructions for requesting a second pass will be included. Residents can request a second pass by returning a postcard to City Hall or completing an online form on the city’s website. Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. Next Steps On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider voting on the new policy, public comment will be available during the meeting. * To view the City Council meeting packet, visit: falconheights.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fgovernment%2Fc ity-council%2Fcity-council-agendas%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/Nla_aA0BYqOHCPaC7wcbIikMnLxdxnp5ngua8VkliNk=404> * For more details on the State Fair parking program, visit: falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fresidents%2 Fparking%2Fstate-fair-parking%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/8h0sXqV1cTEZyn7zPs-BoPjC_Txe8hNOGL9Iy15OuDQ=404> Click here for more information<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.falconheights.org%2FHome%2FComponents%2FNews%2FNews%2F785%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196 b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/YUDSMYwpSilQm8UCQ5PSOjepk-8k07sySd5wm036RvE=404> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10 -49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/6vjNc0EqnVftfVK5fbOPNqzdo5Y9TwYI-hH6wkef65A=404> | Unsubscribe All<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS %2Fsubscriber%2Fone_click_unsubscribe%3Fverification=5.c7365ccd185680069498ed7544126201%26destination=Chris.Cherne%2540falconheights.org/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000 /MoqvTeyTQpWmcwg6-CB1kTkwOfjMPYejD17DQmEag0Y=404> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.com%2F/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-00 0000/nJWrClz5Bj00a-xXW31W_pPmRZim0sGNzEqlqfbPexY=404> ________________________________ This email was sent to Chris.Cherne@falconheights.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Falcon Heights, MN · 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue · Falcon Heights, MN · 55113-5594 [GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71176ac-f8f71 579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/Op2Z6ZDuJhxzh1VAJNmigiXzf_mxQIOYM48bKXuXBE0=404> [https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CI0/01010196b71176ac-f8f71579-0b10-49d3-a0d8-f135116a4146-000000/E0wikl5Q5AVSkr8PLGGZUS7yt7O-P8iA57MMJhV2T00=404] 20250509170141,Falcon Heights falconheightsmn@public.govdelivery.com,brennan.sorensen@falconheights.org_138.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Updates on State Fair Parking – ParkMobile Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program Post Date: 05/09/2025 5:00 PM On Wednesday May 7th the Falcon Heights City Council hosted a workshop meeting to discuss recommendations for how paid parking could be implemented in the city during the State Fair. The council considered recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 9 Falcon Heights residents, on several issues, including: * Safety for visitors and residents. * Format, number and distribution method for resident parking passes. * Location of parking meters and considerations for permit parking areas. * Parking fees. * Functionality. These recommendations were informed by input provided during a public hearing on March 26. No formal action was taken at the May 7th workshop meeting. 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Second passes will be mailed as requests are received. * Third and fourth passes may be requested at City Hall by completing a hardship waiver form, subject to staff approval. * Parking Costs * The proposed costs of the program will be $25 for visitors to park in all zones. * Permit-Only Streets * Albert, Pascal, and Arona Streets in the Northome neighborhood (south of Larpenteur Avenue) will be designated as “Parking by State Fair Resident Permit Only” to designate parking for residents and maintain safe alleyway access. The hang tag passes will serve as the permit. Next Steps On Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., the City Council will consider voting on the new policy, public comment will be available during the meeting. * To view the City Council meeting packet, visit: falconheights.org/government/city-council/city-council-agendas<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fgovernment%2Fc ity-council%2Fcity-council-agendas%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/DqM--2rGYTE9mMM5HqfT-NjZrvKmEST7xSj9eBnQ_GU=404> * For more details on the State Fair parking program, visit: falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parking<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ffalconheights.org%2Fresidents%2 Fparking%2Fstate-fair-parking%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/q0iXNxlpeuKlUAF1AtZrKwmypYGl7pllJmpdZ6Arcxc=404> Click here for more information<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.falconheights.org%2FHome%2FComponents%2FNews%2FNews%2F785%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196 b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/40YXCmsyMiHRwncWTzRhOnHKruWG6RHrdp7ithtmYmI=404> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d -4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/iMG34mE5QOMY0GzqK_2Oo1jSgsM9NnR0cybP8orVE_M=404> | Unsubscribe All<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FMNFALCONHEIGHTS %2Fsubscriber%2Fone_click_unsubscribe%3Fverification=5.1decc9ba3971791c1a2b7724d52bbcb4%26destination=brennan.sorensen%2540falconheights.org/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-00 0000/HmuX-a-WIcXONE9-qSoGr-e3isC-dX2bTIlWRGN3FPs=404> | Help<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.com%2F/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bc b-000000/QbrlKirdXBmb21GHfEfYwj3DtOo1yFf9iFRUuYvcwi8=404> ________________________________ This email was sent to brennan.sorensen@falconheights.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Falcon Heights, MN · 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue · Falcon Heights, MN · 55113-5594 [GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010196b71183c2-fd451 d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/TQovhKy6bzn96kWY_0L07WoBJR6cL1--dl3cDnRZo-s=404> [https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CI0/01010196b71183c2-fd451d22-1a0d-4da3-84ba-6d69da112bcb-000000/mMXLRgWNF0KCkX-wGRAka8kGCtGO56q-tGvDeHKUtgw=404] 20250512163224,Sara Swenson sara@goffpublic.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Allison Winters allison@goffpublic.co_139.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Sorry about that! Here you go. SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:31 PM To: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com> Subject: Re: State Fair materials [External Sender] Hi Sara, The attachments didn't go through. Could you send again? Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com<mailto:sara@goffpublic.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 2:25 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com<mailto:allison@goffpublic.com>> Subject: State Fair materials Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Here are the next round of communications materials for the State Fair parking announcement. These are all slated for Thursday following the meeting: * Press release * Resident email * Website updates * FAQ Let us know what changes you have. Assuming all goes well at the meeting, we will plan to distribute the press release Thursday morning. It would be good to coordinate timing on everything. Thanks! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 5/12/25 SEND: 5/15/25 SUBJECT: State Fair parking policy approved PREVIEW:Parking passes will be mailed to eligible residents starting in July COPY:Last night, the Falcon Heights City Council approved a measure to bring paid parking to select Falcon Heights city streets during the State Fair starting this year. Pay-by-mobile parking will promote safety for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come through our city every year for the fair and allow our city to better accommodate this busy time of year. The decision was informed by recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, as well as general community input shared this year. Thank you for your feedback as we considered this important change. The City will create new paid parking zones on streets in close proximity to the state fairgrounds that include space for approximately 1,000 vehicles. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. View the map of the new parking zones {LINK}. Residents and businesses in the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass by mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional free pass. If residents need more than two passes, they can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. To learn more, visit our falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair parking webpage. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2025 Contact:Sara Swensonmailto:sara@goffpublic.comsara@goffpublic.com952-221-5368 Falcon Heights City Council approves pay-by-mobile parking on city streets during Minnesota State Fair Measure will be in place Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 to improve safety for residents and visitors Falcon Heights, Minn. – The Falcon Heights City Council has voted to approve a program bringing pay-by-mobile parking to select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in new parking zones on streets in close proximity to the fairgrounds. The program will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1, 2025, regardless of the number of hours parked. Fees can be paid online through the ParkMobile website or app, and enforcement will be tied to a vehicle’s license plate. All properties adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass delivered by mail starting in July with the option to request three additional parking passes. Approximately 600 properties in Falcon Heights are eligible for these passes. View a map of the new parking zones [LINK]. Proceeds from the program will support a new ambassador program run by the city. Trained ambassadors will be in neighborhoods near the fairgrounds during the fair to provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. “During the excitement of the Minnesota State Fair, pay-by-mobile parking provides an excellent solution to promote safety for our Falcon Heights residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors we welcome to our city,” said Falcon Heights Mayor Randy Gustafson. “We’re proud to work with our residents to improve their fair experience while allowing our city to better accommodate this busy time of year.” The council approved five actions during its May 14 meeting, including a one-year agreement with ParkMobile that will automatically renew for two additional years unless changes are desired. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to administer the program via its mobile platform. An additional approved resolution designates the impacted streets and dates, which will be reauthorized annually based on the fair’s schedule. The council also approved updates to adjust the city’s fee schedule, amend its budget and update its administrative manual in support of the program. Temporary parking zone signs will be installed ahead of the start of the fair and removed after Labor Day. ### Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Update Thursday, May 15, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council has approved pay-by-mobile parking on select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in Falcon Heights in close proximity to the fairground. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. [Insert map of the new parking zones.] Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass for free. Residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. Passes cannot be sold or transferred to another property. The City has partnered with ParkMobile on a one-year agreement that is set to automatically renew for two additional years unless altered or canceled, allowing the city to make adjustments if needed based on the first year of the program. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to administer the program. Background Early this year, the City Council established a State Fair Task Force made up of 10 residents who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the council approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. Input from residents helped influence the final program. The council held a public hearing, where more than 80 residents shared feedback about State Fair parking. Additional input in advance of the council’s final vote on State Fair parking on May 14 also contributed to the final decision. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 15, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] When will paid State Fair parking begin? State Fair paid parking will begin during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair from August 21 to September 1. Will residents need to pay to park? Will households receive free parking passes? Payment will be required to park at designated paid parking spots. Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. How will I get my parking pass? What if I need more parking passes? How many can I get total? Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass. If two passes are not enough, residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. In total, eligible residents who apply for an additional pass and whose hardship waiver is approved may receive up to four passes. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? Parking zones will charge $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. Full day parking is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the meter has expired. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to offset the cost of the program and benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the paid parking policy? City Council Members evaluated resident concerns throughout the process, including: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e., e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. What other actions did the City Council take as part of this process? The City Council: Adopted an annual resolution specifying where pay-by-mobile parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amended the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusted the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Amended the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.). Does pay-by-mobile parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers. Charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Trained parking ambassadors will roam the paid parking areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. They will provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have pay-by-mobile parking and why? View a map of paid parking areas. [LINK] Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and include room for approximately 1,000 parking places. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? The collected revenues from the ParkMobile Parking Program will help cover the City’s increasing expenses in hosting the Fair within Falcon Heights, which the City is not reimbursed for by the governing body of the State Fair. < All revenue collected over and above immediate expenses connected to hosting the Fair will go into the General Fund to benefit all residents. How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile will provide temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities which use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will work during the same timeframe. Will rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? Parking fees are a consistent $25 per day for each vehicle in all designated paid parking zones. While Falcon Heights residents will be subject to this rate, residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive free parking passes. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? Resident passes will be hang tags, which are not tied to one vehicle by license plate number giving residents the flexibility to move hang tags between vehicles during the State Fair. The hang tags will have a unique identifier on them so that they can be re-used in future years. Lost or misplaced tags will require purchasing a new tag at the cost of the tag, and any lost, misplaced or stolen tags will be removed from the list of eligible tags. Vehicles using a lost or stolen tag and found in violation of ordinances will be prosecuted accordingly. Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? Impacted properties will receive a free parking pass. Passes will not be available for purchase. How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net revenue each year during the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? Falcon Heights has approved a one-year agreement which automatically renews for two additional years. This will give the City the opportunity to request changes after the first year as needed. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will the City continue to allow parking on one side of the street only during the fair? Yes, the pay-by-mobile parking zones will be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will pay-by-mobile signs be up all year long? No. We will install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the fair each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain as well as our parking ambassadors. 20250512165553,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com_140.eml Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250512165553,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,margaret barrett mmtb45@hotmail.com_141.eml Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250512221619,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org_142.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack Thank you for your response to to Margaret’s email. It is well stated and I hope it will alleviate her concerns. It is a bit disappointing that no matter what we do in response to the stated concerns, some are sure it won’t help. I have to conclude that change is hard for some. Thank you for your hard work on behalf of our residents. Georgiana On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250512222730,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org, _Mona E. McGarthwaite_ mehowley@hotmail.com_143.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. You were probably cc’d on this too. Jack does a pretty good job responding here. Do any of you know where Margaret Barrett lives in FH? It’s disappointing that residents continue to find fault, no matter what we do. And make dismissive statements without any knowledge. I wonder how they would propose to solve the problems of covering the cost of the fair, safety and parking? Sorry to miss the Council meeting … maybe … Georgiana ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Date: Mon, May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State fair parking To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250513081523,Rice Davis riceldavis@gmail.com,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org, _Mona E. M_144.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Margaret lives on the 1400 block of Hoyt. Her husband (Joe/deceased) was VERY active in the Lions Club. She is a retired nurse. Friends with Randi T. I've known her for years. Our daughters graduated together. Pretty reasonable. Nice person. BTW - I chatted with Sue Majerus AGAIN last night. STILL opposed. One big hangup for her is the "lack of visitor parking" at the 55/townhomes/hi-rise locations during the fair. I've never heard any complaints about lack of parking there. She's made friends with the manager of 1550 evidently. I, too, unfortunately, will not be at the CC meeting. Maggie's show (at low tide @ the Southern Theater, if you're interested) has preview opening night on Wednesday. I'll be doing LOTS of kid-care for the next several weeks. Ricé Davis 1407 California Avenue West Falcon Heights, MN 55108-2103 651-644-4602/home 651-308-6810/cell riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM Georgiana May <gmay@umn.edu<mailto:gmay@umn.edu>> wrote: You were probably cc’d on this too. Jack does a pretty good job responding here. Do any of you know where Margaret Barrett lives in FH? It’s disappointing that residents continue to find fault, no matter what we do. And make dismissive statements without any knowledge. I wonder how they would propose to solve the problems of covering the cost of the fair, safety and parking? Sorry to miss the Council meeting … maybe … Georgiana ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Date: Mon, May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State fair parking To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250513083750,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu,Rice Davis riceldavis@gmail.com, Paula Mielke paula.mielke@falconheights.org, _Mona E. M_145.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. I wasn’t offended by Margaret’s questions but nothing seems to satisfy the critics. It feels like “wack-a-mole” - we get the N/S streets moderated in a manner suggested by residents (Bob and Randi park on Pascal to block visitors) and that “doesn’t seem to help with safety”. Huh? Again, what would these people propose to do to solve the very problems they bring up? What _has_ 1550 done about visitor parking? What have people done about home health care? Have they “welcomed” visitors? If they want better safety patrolling, how would they pay for it? Georgiana On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> wrote: Margaret lives on the 1400 block of Hoyt. Her husband (Joe/deceased) was VERY active in the Lions Club. She is a retired nurse. Friends with Randi T. I've known her for years. Our daughters graduated together. Pretty reasonable. Nice person. BTW - I chatted with Sue Majerus AGAIN last night. STILL opposed. One big hangup for her is the "lack of visitor parking" at the 55/townhomes/hi-rise locations during the fair. I've never heard any complaints about lack of parking there. She's made friends with the manager of 1550 evidently. I, too, unfortunately, will not be at the CC meeting. Maggie's show (at low tide @ the Southern Theater, if you're interested) has preview opening night on Wednesday. I'll be doing LOTS of kid-care for the next several weeks. Ricé Davis 1407 California Avenue West<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1407+California+Avenue+West+Falcon+Heights,+MN%C2%A0+55108-2103?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55108-2103<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1407+California+Avenue+West+Falcon+Heights,+MN%C2%A0+55108-2103?entry=gmail&source=g> 651-644-4602/home 651-308-6810/cell riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM Georgiana May <gmay@umn.edu<mailto:gmay@umn.edu>> wrote: You were probably cc’d on this too. Jack does a pretty good job responding here. Do any of you know where Margaret Barrett lives in FH? It’s disappointing that residents continue to find fault, no matter what we do. And make dismissive statements without any knowledge. I wonder how they would propose to solve the problems of covering the cost of the fair, safety and parking? Sorry to miss the Council meeting … maybe … Georgiana ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Date: Mon, May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State fair parking To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250513110856,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Sara Swenson sara@goffpublic.com, Allison Winters allison@goffpublic.co_146.eml Hi Sara, These are great. Attached are my track changes-- I welcome further changes if my language needs clarity. Jack ________________________________ From: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:32 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com> Subject: RE: State Fair materials Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Sorry about that! Here you go. SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:31 PM To: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com> Subject: Re: State Fair materials [External Sender] Hi Sara, The attachments didn't go through. Could you send again? Thank you, Jack ________________________________ From: Sara Swenson <sara@goffpublic.com<mailto:sara@goffpublic.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 2:25 PM To: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Cc: Allison Winters <allison@goffpublic.com<mailto:allison@goffpublic.com>> Subject: State Fair materials Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Jack, Here are the next round of communications materials for the State Fair parking announcement. These are all slated for Thursday following the meeting: * Press release * Resident email * Website updates * FAQ Let us know what changes you have. Assuming all goes well at the meeting, we will plan to distribute the press release Thursday morning. It would be good to coordinate timing on everything. Thanks! SARA SWENSON Vice President, Public Relations C: 952-221-5368 GOFF PUBLIC  goffpublic.com<https://goffpublic.com/> | About me<https://goffpublic.com/team_member/sara-swenson> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2025 Contact:Sara Swensonmailto:sara@goffpublic.comsara@goffpublic.com952-221-5368 Falcon Heights City Council approves pay-by-mobile parking on city streets during Minnesota State Fair Measure will be in place Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 to improve safety for residents and visitors Falcon Heights, Minn. – The Falcon Heights City Council has voted to approve a program bringing pay-by-mobile parking to select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in new parking zones on streets in close proximity to the fairgrounds. The program will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1, 2025, regardless of the number of hours parked. Fees can be paid online through the ParkMobile website or app, or by calling an automated pay-by-phone line, and enforcement will be tied to a vehicle’s license plate. All properties adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass delivered by mail starting in July with the option to request additional parking passes. Approximately 600 properties in Falcon Heights are eligible for these passes. View a map of the new parking zones [LINK]. A portion of proceeds from the program will support a new ambassador program run by the city. Trained ambassadors will be in neighborhoods near the fairgrounds during the fair to provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. The remaining proceeds will be invested in to the city’s roads and infrastructure. “During the excitement of the Minnesota State Fair, pay-by-mobile parking provides an excellent solution to promote safety for our Falcon Heights residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors we welcome to our city,” said Falcon Heights Mayor Randy Gustafson. “We’re proud to work with our residents to improve their fair experience while allowing our city to better accommodate this busy time of year.” The council approved five actions during its May 14 meeting, including a one-year agreement with ParkMobile to be the vendor to provide pay-by-mobile parking. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to administer the program via its mobile platform. An additional approved resolution designates the impacted streets and dates, which will be reauthorized annually based on the fair’s schedule. The council also approved updates to adjust the city’s fee schedule, amend its budget and update its administrative manual in support of the program. Temporary parking zone signs will be installed ahead of the start of the fair and removed after Labor Day. ### Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Update Thursday, May 15, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council has approved pay-by-mobile parking on select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in Falcon Heights in close proximity to the fairground as parking zones. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. [Insert map of the new parking zones.] Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass for free. Residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. Passes cannot be sold or transferred to another property. The City has partnered with ParkMobile on a one-year agreement that is set to automatically renew for two additional years unless altered or canceled, allowing the city to make adjustments if needed based on the first year of the program. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to provide signage and administer the program. Background In 2024, the City Council established a State Fair Task Force made up of 10 residents who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the council approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. Input from residents helped influence the final program. The council held a public hearing, where more than 80 residents shared feedback about State Fair parking. Additional input in advance of the council’s final vote on State Fair parking on May 14 also contributed to the final decision. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 15, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] When will paid State Fair parking begin? State Fair paid parking will begin during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair from August 21 to September 1. The enforcement hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the twelve days of the Minnesota State Fair. Will residents need to pay to park? Will households receive free parking passes? Payment will be required to park on streets designated as a parking zone. Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass in the mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. How will I get my parking pass? What if I need more parking passes? How many can I get total? Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass. If two passes are not enough, residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for up to two additional passes if a hardship is demonstrated . In total, eligible residents who apply for an additional pass and whose hardship waiver is approved may receive up to four passes. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? Parking zones will charge $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. Full day parking is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the meter has expired. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to offset the cost of the program and benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the paid parking policy? City Council Members evaluated resident concerns throughout the process, including: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e., e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. What other actions did the City Council take as part of this process? The City Council: Adopted an annual resolution specifying where pay-by-mobile parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amended the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusted the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Amended the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.). Does pay-by-mobile parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers. Charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Trained parking ambassadors will roam the paid parking areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. They will provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have pay-by-mobile parking and why? View a map of paid parking areas. [LINK] Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and include room for approximately 1,000 parking places. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? The collected revenues from the ParkMobile Parking Program will help cover the City’s increasing expenses in hosting the Fair within Falcon Heights, which the City is not reimbursed for by the governing body of the State Fair. < All revenue collected over and above immediate expenses connected to hosting the Fair will go be invested in our infrastructure to benefit all residents. How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile will provide temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities which use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will work during the same timeframe. Will rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? Parking fees are a consistent $25 per day for each vehicle in all designated paid parking zones. While Falcon Heights residents will be subject to this rate, residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive free parking passes. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? Resident passes will be hang tags, which are not tied to one vehicle by license plate number giving residents the flexibility to move hang tags between vehicles during the State Fair. The hang tags will have a unique identifier on them so that they can be re-used in future years. Lost or misplaced tags will require purchasing a new tag at the cost of the tag, and any lost, misplaced or stolen tags will be removed from the list of eligible tags. Vehicles using a lost or stolen tag and found in violation of ordinances will be prosecuted accordingly. Hang tag passes cannot be sold or rented out. Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? Impacted properties will receive a free parking pass. Passes will not be available for purchase. How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Parking Ambassadors will identify cars that are parked in violation of city code, including vehicles parked too close to driveways or stop signs, as well as vehicles that are have not paid to park in a parking zone. The parking ambassadors will contact law enforcement to issue tickets. Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net revenue each year during the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? Falcon Heights has approved a one-year agreement which automatically renews for two additional years. This will give the City the opportunity to request changes after the first year as needed. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will the City continue to allow parking on one side of the street only during the fair? Yes, the pay-by-mobile parking zones will be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will pay-by-mobile signs be up all year long? No. We will install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the fair each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain as well as our parking ambassadors. Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 5/12/25 SEND: 5/15/25 SUBJECT: State Fair parking policy approved PREVIEW:Parking passes will be mailed to eligible residents starting in July COPY:Last night, the Falcon Heights City Council approved a measure to bring paid parking to select Falcon Heights city streets during the State Fair starting this year. Pay-by-mobile parking will promote safety for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come through our city every year for the fair and allow our city to better accommodate this busy time of year. The decision was informed by recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, as well as general community input shared this year. Thank you for your feedback as we considered this important change. The City will create new paid parking zones on streets in close proximity to the state fairgrounds that include space for approximately 1,000 vehicles. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. View the map of the new parking zones {LINK}. Residents and businesses in the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass by mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional free pass. If residents need more than two passes, they can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes if approved. To learn more, visit our falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair parking webpage. 20250513111904,_ktbd4.tom@gmail.com_ ktbd4.tom@gmail.com,_Jack Linehan_ Jack.linehan@falconheights.org_147.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi, Jack, Thanks for sending such a nice response to Margaret. Her husband, Joe (now dead), was one of the founding members of the Falcon Heights - Lauderdale Lions Club, and she has been a beloved "social" member forever. I suspect that she and Randi Tomlinson have talked about E-Parking. Take care, Tom ------ Original Message ------ From "Jack Linehan" <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> To "margaret barrett" <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Date 5/12/2025 4:55:53 PM Subject Re: State fair parking Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250513115805,_Mona E. McGarthwaite_ mehowley@hotmail.com,Georgiana May gmay@umn.edu, Davis Rice riceldavis@gmail.com, Paula Miel_148.eml Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. I liked her comment and i liked that she followed up on facebook about the petition Who is mary Faust? She is sad about not being welcoming Sue m chased down the mailman on saturday. I saw her talking to him twice and one tone he was said call the post office , i have a route to do. She said oh you are being delayed due to the construction just wait until the state fair. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2025, at 8:37 AM, Georgiana May <gmay@umn.edu> wrote: I wasn’t offended by Margaret’s questions but nothing seems to satisfy the critics. It feels like “wack-a-mole” - we get the N/S streets moderated in a manner suggested by residents (Bob and Randi park on Pascal to block visitors) and that “doesn’t seem to help with safety”. Huh? Again, what would these people propose to do to solve the very problems they bring up? What _has_ 1550 done about visitor parking? What have people done about home health care? Have they “welcomed” visitors? If they want better safety patrolling, how would they pay for it? Georgiana On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 7:15 AM Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> wrote: Margaret lives on the 1400 block of Hoyt. Her husband (Joe/deceased) was VERY active in the Lions Club. She is a retired nurse. Friends with Randi T. I've known her for years. Our daughters graduated together. Pretty reasonable. Nice person. BTW - I chatted with Sue Majerus AGAIN last night. STILL opposed. One big hangup for her is the "lack of visitor parking" at the 55/townhomes/hi-rise locations during the fair. I've never heard any complaints about lack of parking there. She's made friends with the manager of 1550 evidently. I, too, unfortunately, will not be at the CC meeting. Maggie's show (at low tide @ the Southern Theater, if you're interested) has preview opening night on Wednesday. I'll be doing LOTS of kid-care for the next several weeks. Ricé Davis 1407 California Avenue West<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1407+California+Avenue+West+Falcon+Heights,+MN%C2%A0+55108-2103?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55108-2103<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1407+California+Avenue+West+Falcon+Heights,+MN%C2%A0+55108-2103?entry=gmail&source=g> 651-644-4602/home 651-308-6810/cell riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com> On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM Georgiana May <gmay@umn.edu<mailto:gmay@umn.edu>> wrote: You were probably cc’d on this too. Jack does a pretty good job responding here. Do any of you know where Margaret Barrett lives in FH? It’s disappointing that residents continue to find fault, no matter what we do. And make dismissive statements without any knowledge. I wonder how they would propose to solve the problems of covering the cost of the fair, safety and parking? Sorry to miss the Council meeting … maybe … Georgiana ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Date: Mon, May 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM Subject: Re: State fair parking To: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Hi Margaret, Thank you for the email and for sharing your concerns. We are aware that some residents were working on a petition. Our structure of government does not have a system where a petition triggers an official action (i.e. "5% of eligible voters can bring a referendum,") but the City Council and State Fair Task Force do care about resident opinions and they'd be happy to consider the results if they are provided. For alleyways, we are working to further mark "no parking" from 5' to 10' to further help visibility. Last year was the first year marking alleyways, and it was an improvement. The State Fair Task Force felt that removing 60 parking spots on these streets would just worsen parking congestion in Northome, and the City Council agreed. Parking has been allowed on the north/south streets for many years so this isn't a change that adds more cars, but there is the belief that residents will be more likely to be compliant with parking distances than visitors may be, and it creates spots reserved for residents as a win-win. Safety and revenue are both considered extremely important and benefits of the program. As it stands, the City spends a considerable sum on managing parking around the State Fair, and that is paid for by our residents, primarily from property taxes, so they can be safer and enjoy better quality of life during the fair. If we shift that cost from our residents to the visitors who use these services but don't pay for them, we can fund additional enforcement so it's not just law enforcement managing parking. The State Fair has a cost to residents of approximately $75K annually. Currently there are approximately 850 - 1,000 free parking spots in Falcon Heights during the fair. Daily demand, primarily during peak hours, is extremely high for these coveted spots. If you know you can save paying a lot $25-$50+ by circling until a free spot opens up in 30 minutes, many feel it is worth being patient for. Over time, $25 spots will cause fairgoers looking for the lowest cost parking option to consider other options, such as free park and rides. For some, it's faster and cheaper to park in Northome for free and walk right to the fair, so there isn't much of a benefit to the park and rides. That demand likely will decrease if there is a cost that is competitive to other paid parking options in the area. I've blind copied the City Council and Task Force to share upon your request. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: margaret barrett <mmtb45@hotmail.com<mailto:mmtb45@hotmail.com>> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 PM To: Jack Linehan <Jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:Jack.linehan@falconheights.org>>; Rice Davis <riceldavis@gmail.com<mailto:riceldavis@gmail.com>> Subject: State fair parking Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Dear Jack, city council members & State Fair Parking Task Force, I read in the recent newsletter that a vote will be taken this Wed about the state fair pay for parking. Unfortunately, I work & can’t make the meeting? I do have concerns I’d like you to know before the final decision. I know there is a petition against this plan with many signatures. Do you look at this ? Do you know how many residents are opposed to? Also, giving permits to residents for the North/South streets from Hoyt to Larpenteur, doesn’t seem to help with safety. Doesn’t matter who parks there, it will still be a hazard at intersections & ally ways. Are you really looking at safety or income ? I again want to express my opposition to this idea. Feel free to share my letter & I would appreciate a response. Thank you Margaret Barrett Sent from my iPhone 20250513125142,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Elke Johnson elke.johnson@falconheights.org, Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@_149.eml Council and State Fair Task Force, We are finalizing the draft communications with Goff Public that will be released Thursday morning, pending Council approval of the plan. Attached are the latest versions with some changes being tracked as we go back and forth. Let me know if you have thoughts on the messaging or for suggested edits to make sure it's clear for all audiences (residents and media/greater public). Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2025 Contact:Sara Swensonmailto:sara@goffpublic.comsara@goffpublic.com952-221-5368 Falcon Heights City Council approves pay-by-mobile parking on city streets during Minnesota State Fair Measure will be in place Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 to improve safety for residents and visitors Falcon Heights, Minn. – The Falcon Heights City Council has voted to approve a program bringing pay-by-mobile parking to select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in new parking zones on streets in close proximity to the fairgrounds. The program will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1, 2025, regardless of the number of hours parked. Fees can be paid online through the ParkMobile website or app, or by calling an automated pay-by-phone line, and enforcement will be tied to a vehicle’s license plate. All properties adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass delivered by mail starting in July with the option to request additional parking passes. Approximately 600 properties in Falcon Heights are eligible for these passes. View a map of the new parking zones [LINK]. A portion of proceeds from the program will support a new ambassador program run by the city. Trained ambassadors will be in neighborhoods near the fairgrounds during the fair to provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. The remaining proceeds will be invested in to the city’s roads and infrastructure. “During the excitement of the Minnesota State Fair, pay-by-mobile parking provides an excellent solution to promote safety for our Falcon Heights residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors we welcome to our city,” said Falcon Heights Mayor Randy Gustafson. “We’re proud to work with our residents to improve their fair experience while allowing our city to better accommodate this busy time of year.” The council approved five actions during its May 14 meeting, including a one-year agreement with ParkMobile to be the vendor to provide pay-by-mobile parking. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to administer the program via its mobile platform. An additional approved resolution designates the impacted streets and dates, which will be reauthorized annually based on the fair’s schedule. The council also approved updates to adjust the city’s fee schedule, amend its budget and update its administrative manual in support of the program. Temporary parking zone signs will be installed ahead of the start of the fair and removed after Labor Day. ### Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 5/12/25 SEND: 5/15/25 SUBJECT: State Fair parking policy approved PREVIEW:Parking passes will be mailed to eligible residents starting in July COPY:Last night, the Falcon Heights City Council approved a measure to bring paid parking to select Falcon Heights city streets during the State Fair starting this year. Pay-by-mobile parking will promote safety for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come through our city every year for the fair and allow our city to better accommodate this busy time of year. The decision was informed by recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, as well as general community input shared this year. Thank you for your feedback as we considered this important change. The City will create new paid parking zones on streets in close proximity to the state fairgrounds that include space for approximately 1,000 vehicles. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. View the map of the new parking zones {LINK}. Residents and businesses in the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass by mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional free pass. If residents need more than two passes, they can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes if approved. To learn more, visit our falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair parking webpage. When will paid State Fair parking begin? State Fair paid parking will begin during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair from August 21 to September 1. The enforcement hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the twelve days of the Minnesota State Fair. Will residents need to pay to park? Will households receive free parking passes? Payment will be required to park on streets designated as a parking zone. Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass in the mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. How will I get my parking pass? What if I need more parking passes? How many can I get total? Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass. If two passes are not enough, residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for up to two additional passes if a hardship is demonstrated . In total, eligible residents who apply for an additional pass and whose hardship waiver is approved may receive up to four passes. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? Parking zones will charge $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. Full day parking is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the meter has expired. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to offset the cost of the program and benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the paid parking policy? City Council Members evaluated resident concerns throughout the process, including: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e., e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. What other actions did the City Council take as part of this process? The City Council: Adopted an annual resolution specifying where pay-by-mobile parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amended the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusted the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Amended the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.). Does pay-by-mobile parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers. Charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Trained parking ambassadors will roam the paid parking areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. They will provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have pay-by-mobile parking and why? View a map of paid parking areas. [LINK] Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and include room for approximately 1,000 parking places. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? The collected revenues from the ParkMobile Parking Program will help cover the City’s increasing expenses in hosting the Fair within Falcon Heights, which the City is not reimbursed for by the governing body of the State Fair. < All revenue collected over and above immediate expenses connected to hosting the Fair will go be invested in our infrastructure to benefit all residents. How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile will provide temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities which use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will work during the same timeframe. Will rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? Parking fees are a consistent $25 per day for each vehicle in all designated paid parking zones. While Falcon Heights residents will be subject to this rate, residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive free parking passes. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? Resident passes will be hang tags, which are not tied to one vehicle by license plate number giving residents the flexibility to move hang tags between vehicles during the State Fair. The hang tags will have a unique identifier on them so that they can be re-used in future years. Lost or misplaced tags will require purchasing a new tag at the cost of the tag, and any lost, misplaced or stolen tags will be removed from the list of eligible tags. Vehicles using a lost or stolen tag and found in violation of ordinances will be prosecuted accordingly. Hang tag passes cannot be sold or rented out. Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? Impacted properties will receive a free parking pass. Passes will not be available for purchase. How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Parking Ambassadors will identify cars that are parked in violation of city code, including vehicles parked too close to driveways or stop signs, as well as vehicles that are have not paid to park in a parking zone. The parking ambassadors will contact law enforcement to issue tickets. Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net revenue each year during the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? Falcon Heights has approved a one-year agreement which automatically renews for two additional years. This will give the City the opportunity to request changes after the first year as needed. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will the City continue to allow parking on one side of the street only during the fair? Yes, the pay-by-mobile parking zones will be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will pay-by-mobile signs be up all year long? No. We will install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the fair each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain as well as our parking ambassadors. Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Update Thursday, May 15, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council has approved pay-by-mobile parking on select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in Falcon Heights in close proximity to the fairground as parking zones. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. [Insert map of the new parking zones.] Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass for free. Residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. Passes cannot be sold or transferred to another property. The City has partnered with ParkMobile on a one-year agreement that is set to automatically renew for two additional years unless altered or canceled, allowing the city to make adjustments if needed based on the first year of the program. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to provide signage and administer the program. Background In 2024, the City Council established a State Fair Task Force made up of 10 residents who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the council approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. Input from residents helped influence the final program. The council held a public hearing, where more than 80 residents shared feedback about State Fair parking. Additional input in advance of the council’s final vote on State Fair parking on May 14 also contributed to the final decision. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 15, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] 20250513125142,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Elke Johnson elke.johnson@falconheights.org, Kelly Nelson kelly.nelson@_150.eml Council and State Fair Task Force, We are finalizing the draft communications with Goff Public that will be released Thursday morning, pending Council approval of the plan. Attached are the latest versions with some changes being tracked as we go back and forth. Let me know if you have thoughts on the messaging or for suggested edits to make sure it's clear for all audiences (residents and media/greater public). Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 15, 2025 Contact:Sara Swensonmailto:sara@goffpublic.comsara@goffpublic.com952-221-5368 Falcon Heights City Council approves pay-by-mobile parking on city streets during Minnesota State Fair Measure will be in place Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 to improve safety for residents and visitors Falcon Heights, Minn. – The Falcon Heights City Council has voted to approve a program bringing pay-by-mobile parking to select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in new parking zones on streets in close proximity to the fairgrounds. The program will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1, 2025, regardless of the number of hours parked. Fees can be paid online through the ParkMobile website or app, or by calling an automated pay-by-phone line, and enforcement will be tied to a vehicle’s license plate. All properties adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass delivered by mail starting in July with the option to request additional parking passes. Approximately 600 properties in Falcon Heights are eligible for these passes. View a map of the new parking zones [LINK]. A portion of proceeds from the program will support a new ambassador program run by the city. Trained ambassadors will be in neighborhoods near the fairgrounds during the fair to provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. The remaining proceeds will be invested in to the city’s roads and infrastructure. “During the excitement of the Minnesota State Fair, pay-by-mobile parking provides an excellent solution to promote safety for our Falcon Heights residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors we welcome to our city,” said Falcon Heights Mayor Randy Gustafson. “We’re proud to work with our residents to improve their fair experience while allowing our city to better accommodate this busy time of year.” The council approved five actions during its May 14 meeting, including a one-year agreement with ParkMobile to be the vendor to provide pay-by-mobile parking. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to administer the program via its mobile platform. An additional approved resolution designates the impacted streets and dates, which will be reauthorized annually based on the fair’s schedule. The council also approved updates to adjust the city’s fee schedule, amend its budget and update its administrative manual in support of the program. Temporary parking zone signs will be installed ahead of the start of the fair and removed after Labor Day. ### Falcon Heights State Fair paid parking resident email DRAFT: 5/12/25 SEND: 5/15/25 SUBJECT: State Fair parking policy approved PREVIEW:Parking passes will be mailed to eligible residents starting in July COPY:Last night, the Falcon Heights City Council approved a measure to bring paid parking to select Falcon Heights city streets during the State Fair starting this year. Pay-by-mobile parking will promote safety for residents and the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come through our city every year for the fair and allow our city to better accommodate this busy time of year. The decision was informed by recommendations from the State Fair Task Force, made up of 10 Falcon Heights residents, as well as general community input shared this year. Thank you for your feedback as we considered this important change. The City will create new paid parking zones on streets in close proximity to the state fairgrounds that include space for approximately 1,000 vehicles. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. View the map of the new parking zones {LINK}. Residents and businesses in the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass by mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional free pass. If residents need more than two passes, they can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes if approved. To learn more, visit our falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair parking webpage. When will paid State Fair parking begin? State Fair paid parking will begin during the 2025 Minnesota State Fair from August 21 to September 1. The enforcement hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the twelve days of the Minnesota State Fair. Will residents need to pay to park? Will households receive free parking passes? Payment will be required to park on streets designated as a parking zone. Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass in the mail. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. How will I get my parking pass? What if I need more parking passes? How many can I get total? Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass. If two passes are not enough, residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for up to two additional passes if a hardship is demonstrated . In total, eligible residents who apply for an additional pass and whose hardship waiver is approved may receive up to four passes. Will we charge a daily rate? Hourly rate? Parking zones will charge $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. Full day parking is easier to enforce, and fairgoers can enjoy their day at the fair without worrying that the meter has expired. Why do we want fairgoers to pay for parking? “Free parking” is not really “free.” The impacts of increased traffic, such as trash, are borne by the City and our residents. State Fair attendance numbers have increased dramatically in recent years. Charging fairgoers for parking will help cover the increasing costs of hosting the fair that are not reimbursed by the governing body of the State Fair. Any new revenue will be used to offset the cost of the program and benefit all Falcon Heights residents. Did resident testimony during the public hearing make any impact on the paid parking policy? City Council Members evaluated resident concerns throughout the process, including: How many resident passes each impacted household would be eligible for and who would be eligible. How and in what format passes will be distributed (i.e., e-passes, hang tags or other). Whether passes are tied to a license plate or are in another format. What other actions did the City Council take as part of this process? The City Council: Adopted an annual resolution specifying where pay-by-mobile parking will be implemented and during which times it is in effect. Amended the fee schedule to set the rate for visitor parking. Adjusted the annual budget to reflect the projected revenues and expenses for the program. Amended the Administrative Manual Section on Parking (better known as the State Fair Guidelines—no lawn parking/vendors allowed, no hydrant side parking, etc.). Does pay-by-mobile parking mean that we are not a welcoming city for visitors? We will continue to welcome fairgoers. Charging for parking should not change our attitude toward visitors. Trained parking ambassadors will roam the paid parking areas and aid fairgoers while they navigate our neighborhoods. They will provide directions, answer questions, enforce parking, pick up trash and support public safety. We hope to improve fairgoers' experience – such as adding porta-potties, trash cans and wayfinding services! What areas will have pay-by-mobile parking and why? View a map of paid parking areas. [LINK] Parking would only be allowed on the side of the street without fire hydrants where State Fair parking is currently allowed. These large, contiguous areas are currently highly impacted by State Fair parking and include room for approximately 1,000 parking places. What is the projected revenue? Conservative estimates are $100,000 to $200,000 net per State Fair. How specifically will these revenues benefit residents? The collected revenues from the ParkMobile Parking Program will help cover the City’s increasing expenses in hosting the Fair within Falcon Heights, which the City is not reimbursed for by the governing body of the State Fair. < All revenue collected over and above immediate expenses connected to hosting the Fair will go be invested in our infrastructure to benefit all residents. How will fairgoers know they need to pay for parking? ParkMobile will provide temporary signs that will be installed throughout designated Parking Zone areas during the State Fair. These signs will be removed after the fair is over. Signage will be consistent with other metro cities which use ParkMobile, including Minneapolis. We will communicate extensively through our own channels and through the media. Parking ambassadors will be hired to directly help visitors. If a visitor doesn’t stay the whole day, will a different visitor still have to pay to park in the newly open spot? Each new vehicle will need to pay the parking fee. When will the meters be enforced? The meters will be enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day during the State Fair. Parking ambassadors will work during the same timeframe. Will rates vary based on proximity to the fairgrounds? Or for residents? Parking fees are a consistent $25 per day for each vehicle in all designated paid parking zones. While Falcon Heights residents will be subject to this rate, residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive free parking passes. Can I sell/transfer my pass(es)? Can passes be transferred throughout the week? Resident passes will be hang tags, which are not tied to one vehicle by license plate number giving residents the flexibility to move hang tags between vehicles during the State Fair. The hang tags will have a unique identifier on them so that they can be re-used in future years. Lost or misplaced tags will require purchasing a new tag at the cost of the tag, and any lost, misplaced or stolen tags will be removed from the list of eligible tags. Vehicles using a lost or stolen tag and found in violation of ordinances will be prosecuted accordingly. Hang tag passes cannot be sold or rented out. Can residents purchase passes for a discounted rate? Impacted properties will receive a free parking pass. Passes will not be available for purchase. How will the city know whether a person has paid? ParkMobile generates that data and makes it accessible to police and parking ambassadors. Cybersecurity and Minnesota Data Practice protocols will be fully accounted for. How will parking violations be handled? Parking Ambassadors will identify cars that are parked in violation of city code, including vehicles parked too close to driveways or stop signs, as well as vehicles that are have not paid to park in a parking zone. The parking ambassadors will contact law enforcement to issue tickets. Law enforcement will ticket cars parked in violation of code or those that have failed to pay. The current policy that parking fines double during the State Fair will continue. Vehicles that cause safety hazards will be ticketed and towed in accordance with historical policy and practice. How much will it cost our city to implement? ParkMobile provides the system and signage at no capital expense. There is a processing fee of about 20% for each transaction. All administrative and staffing costs will be covered by revenues. We anticipate that this will generate $100,000 to $200,000 net revenue each year during the State Fair. Why ParkMobile? We explored installing temporary parking meters, but this is a much simpler and more efficient option. Many people are familiar with using apps to pay for parking in city lots. Several cities across Minnesota work with ParkMobile, and there are 1.5 million Minnesota users. People who don’t want to install an app can pay via the ParkMobile website, by text or by calling ParkMobile. How long is the contract with ParkMobile? Falcon Heights has approved a one-year agreement which automatically renews for two additional years. This will give the City the opportunity to request changes after the first year as needed. Some of our streets are permit parking only during the fair. How will this be handled if we switch to paid parking? There are no changes to State Fair Parking Permits issued in 2024. Will the City continue to allow parking on one side of the street only during the fair? Yes, the pay-by-mobile parking zones will be installed where we currently allow parking during the fair. We need to ensure emergency vehicles can get through our neighborhoods. Will the program be full-time, year-round? This proposal is just for during the Minnesota State Fair, starting in 2025. In the future, it may be expanded to other major events that bring visitors to our streets, such as car shows. We will NOT charge for parking on neighborhood streets year-round. Will pay-by-mobile signs be up all year long? No. We will install signs prior to the Minnesota State Fair and remove them following the fair each year. While this does create additional work for staff, we feel it is important not to confuse motorists by adding additional signage in the neighborhoods when not in use. How will this impact neighboring cities? More people may look for free parking spots beyond Falcon Heights. How will this impact business properties in our city that sell parking in their lots? We already compete with business properties that sell parking by providing free parking. The city collecting parking revenue will likely have no adverse impact on our business parking revenues. Will people who have parked on our streets for years when attending the fair be angry? Paying for event parking in residential areas near large regional attractions is not unusual in communities throughout Minnesota and the nation. The city will conduct a communications campaign to get the word out and explain why Falcon Heights has chosen to charge for parking on our neighborhood streets. We realize that our communications won’t reach everyone, so there will also be a lot of signage to help explain as well as our parking ambassadors. Note: replace existing content on https://www.falconheights.org/residents/parking/state-fair-parkingState Fair E-Meter Parking page with the following. State Fair parking Update Thursday, May 15, 2025 The Falcon Heights City Council has approved pay-by-mobile parking on select city streets during the Minnesota State Fair. The measure assigns approximately 1,000 parking spots in Falcon Heights in close proximity to the fairground as parking zones. Parking zones will charge a flat fee of $25 per day for vehicles to park between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. from August 21 to September 1, 2025. [Insert map of the new parking zones.] Residents adjacent to the new parking zones will receive one free parking pass. Approximately 600 properties are eligible for these passes. Passes will be delivered to eligible properties by mail starting in July 2025 with information on how to receive an additional pass for free. Residents can also visit City Hall to request a hardship waiver for two additional passes. Passes cannot be sold or transferred to another property. The City has partnered with ParkMobile on a one-year agreement that is set to automatically renew for two additional years unless altered or canceled, allowing the city to make adjustments if needed based on the first year of the program. Falcon Heights will receive approximately 80% of parking fees and ParkMobile will receive the remaining 20% to provide signage and administer the program. Background In 2024, the City Council established a State Fair Task Force made up of 10 residents who provided recommendations on how paid parking could be implemented. On March 26, the council approved a new ordinance to modify city code to allow for paid parking and to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ParkMobile to provide contracted parking meter services. Input from residents helped influence the final program. The council held a public hearing, where more than 80 residents shared feedback about State Fair parking. Additional input in advance of the council’s final vote on State Fair parking on May 14 also contributed to the final decision. Documents State Fair Parking FAQ (updated May 15, 2025) [add link to new FAQ] 20250513135358,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org,Heather Robibaro heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com, Paula Mielke paula.miel_151.eml Hi Heather, Thank you for sharing. Does your petition have names and addresses of those who have signed? If so, I can share with the City Council. The signs will not be up year round. The plan is to install them the week of the Fair and remove immediately following the Fair. It will be a combination of temporary signs and piggybacking on existing permanent signage to balance making it clear that it is a parking zone, while also avoiding sign pollution. Some posts may be new permanent installations, such as a sign post mid-block to match our "no parking during State Fair" sign patterns on the water sides of streets. The signs themselves would be mounted/removed each Fair if we add new posts, as having the ParkMobile signs up when there isn't paid parking will just cause confusion for all. Sincerely, Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Heather Robibaro <heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:20 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org> Subject: EParking Program Some people who received this message don't often get email from heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Paula and Jack, I hope you are both having a good week so far. I know you are voting to pass this program, but I would still like you to know that some of us still oppose it. Again, we understand that the State Fair is a cost to our community, but we think the cost of this program may be worse. We have started a petition, I thought you should know. I know we all have the best interests at heart for our community, even when we disagree. I watched the discussion from the workshop last week and I still didn't see an answer to whether or not the posts will be permanent - maybe I missed it? We were also hoping for some more community interaction before this gets pushed through, but that call seems unheeded. Anyway, here is the link: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/falcon-heights-neighbors-opposed-to-eparking?source=direct_link& See you tomorrow evening. Your neighbor, Heather Romaine 1740 Simpson 20250513142153,Heather Robibaro heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com,Jack Linehan jack.linehan@falconheights.org, Paula Mielke paula.miel_152.eml You don't often get email from heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Thank you for your response Jack, the petition is still active so the names and zip codes of the signers is being recorded but I don’t have a list I can share just yet, one signer stopped by to chat with me recently about the petition and was concerned about sharing their full address as a matter of public record. It was the consensus of some more active signers that we should bring the petition to your attention even though it is still active. I appreciate the clarification about the signs. My concern about the signage is having a post in the easement year round… I counted three on our the water side of our street awhile back when I first learned of the program- one is on an existing light pole and another on a stop sign that don’t have a counterparts on our side of the street. So would this mean three poles up year round? Again, thank you for your response, I appreciate it! Heather On Tue, May 13, 2025 at 13:54 Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> wrote: Hi Heather, Thank you for sharing. Does your petition have names and addresses of those who have signed? If so, I can share with the City Council. The signs will not be up year round. The plan is to install them the week of the Fair and remove immediately following the Fair. It will be a combination of temporary signs and piggybacking on existing permanent signage to balance making it clear that it is a parking zone, while also avoiding sign pollution. Some posts may be new permanent installations, such as a sign post mid-block to match our "no parking during State Fair" sign patterns on the water sides of streets. The signs themselves would be mounted/removed each Fair if we add new posts, as having the ParkMobile signs up when there isn't paid parking will just cause confusion for all. Sincerely, <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Jack Linehan City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Falcon Heights, MN 55113<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2077+West+Larpenteur+Avenue+%0D%0A+Falcon+Heights,+MN+55113?entry=gmail&source=g> Direct 651-792-7611 Confidentiality Statement: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individuals or entities listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and arrange for the return or destruction of these documents. ________________________________ From: Heather Robibaro <heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com<mailto:heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com>> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:20 PM To: Paula Mielke <paula.mielke@falconheights.org<mailto:paula.mielke@falconheights.org>>; Jack Linehan <jack.linehan@falconheights.org<mailto:jack.linehan@falconheights.org>> Subject: EParking Program Some people who received this message don't often get email from heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com<mailto:heatherromarobibaro@gmail.com>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdenti fication> Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. Hi Paula and Jack, I hope you are both having a good week so far. I know you are voting to pass this program, but I would still like you to know that some of us still oppose it. Again, we understand that the State Fair is a cost to our community, but we think the cost of this program may be worse. We have started a petition, I thought you should know. I know we all have the best interests at heart for our community, even when we disagree. I watched the discussion from the workshop last week and I still didn't see an answer to whether or not the posts will be permanent - maybe I missed it? We were also hoping for some more community interaction before this gets pushed through, but that call seems unheeded. Anyway, here is the link: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/falcon-heights-neighbors-opposed-to-eparking?source=direct_link& See you tomorrow evening. Your neighbor, Heather Romaine 1740 Simpson