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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 5-5-25 PARCCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Parks & Recreation Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA May 5, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B.ROLL CALL:Mike Bradbury_____ Eric Brenton_____ Tom Faust_____Bob Haight_____ Wesley Goldberg_____ Erin Williams_____ COUNCIL LIAISON: James Wassenberg ____ STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Nelson____ C.PRESENTATION: D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.April 7, 2025– Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes - Joint Meeting - CommunityEngagement Commission E.AGENDA: 1. Community Park Playground Color Scheme Discussion2. Update Community Garden Rules and Regulations3. Programming Discussion - Scholarship Update and City Events F.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENT G. ADJOURNMENT: 1 BLANK PAGE  2 1 | Page CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Joint Meeting Parks & Recreation Commission Community Engagement Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES April 7, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. A.CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 PM B.ROLL CALL:Eric Brenton__X___ Mike Bradbury_X___Erin Williams___X__Tom Faust_____Robert Haight__X___ Wesley Goldberg___X__ Cooley-Kistler_X___Ebbesen__X__ Leighton_____ King____Stockford____ (The Community Engagement Commission did not have quorum) COUNCIL LIAISON: James Wassenberg __X_____ Melanie Leehy ____X____ STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Nelson___X___ Elke Johnson __X____ C.PRESENTATION: N/A D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.March 3, 2025 – Parks and Recreation Regular Meeting Minutes Williams motions to approve the Park minutes; approved 5-0 E.AGENDA: 1.2025 City Events Nelson shares the amount that is budgeted for City events in 2025 and receipts from 2024 events with commissioners. Due to previous staff turnover, both the Parks and Rec Commission and Community Engagement Commission have taken turns putting on Spring Together, based on whether they had a staff liaison to lead planning. Commissioners discuss whether joint meetings are needed or if one commission would like to coordinate any particular city event. Bradbury wonders if Spring Together still fits with the Community Engagement Commission’s mission. Leehy says that the CEC was historically in charge of putting on Spring Together and that it started as a potluck in the Northome neighborhood. Williams asks if the CEC’s goals still align with these events. 3 2 | Page Ebbesen says that the CEC will focus and has been focused on apartment outreach. Cooley-Kistler adds that she spent two hours calling apartment managers this past week. Nelson mentions that the ice cream truck has another event and will arrive thirty minutes later than the planned start time. Should the event be pushed back thirty minutes or just let residents know ice cream is not available for the first thirty minutes of the event? Leehy asks if the ice cream truck has a minimum. Cooley-Kistler wonders if the commissioners should ask residents to bring yard games to share. Ebbesen wonders if the CEC should take the lead on Spring Together. Leehy mentions local businesses were sponsors of events in the past. Williams thinks the Parks Commission needs more support in planning the fall festival rather than Spring Together or Ice Cream Social. Bradbury didn’t feel like the fall festival felt like a Parks and Rec event because it didn’t take place in a park. Leehy believes that Parks and Recreation is two parts, parks AND recreation. So, the recreation component is still there. Bradbury wonders if there’s enough there to collaborate on for Fall Fest. Haight likes Bradbury’s idea of hosting an event at The Grove. Nelson and Brenton recently spoke to a resident at Coffman and learned that they hold many events. Perhaps the Parks Commission could team up with them on an event that they are already hosting. Leehy shares that she did a fall festival at Curtiss Field. If attendees brought non-perishable food items, they received a bag of candy in exchange. Cooley-Kistler mentions the idea of having a pet parade. CEC Commissioner Ebbesen motions to adjourn the CEC from the remainder of the meeting at 8:17 PM. Ebbesen is the sole remaining commissioner at the meeting. Motion passes 1-0. 2. Ice Rinks – End-of-Season Review Commissioners discuss the skating season in terms of weather and usage by residents. This is the first year the City of Falcon Heights has utilized a liner under the ice and Bradbury and Wassenberg felt this is the best condition the ice has ever been in for skating. 4 3 | Page Wassenberg did note that it’s important to remove leaves and other debris from the tarp before flooding it because that becomes embedded in the ice. As thawing occurs, a hole or divot is left behind and that can be somewhat dangerous. Information/Announcement Nelson shares that the City applied for the MN DNR Outdoor Rec Grant and updates commissioners that the funding would impact the playground in its entirety, rather than only specific components. Originally, the city was going to ask for funding to help fence the playground in, install shade canopies and replace Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) with Poured-In-Place (PIP) surfacing. However, Staff was told during a review of the application in draft form by the MN DNR that the city had to ask for funding the playground in its entirety, not only specific elements. That may mean a revised timeline of installation then. The City will know whether or not they will receive grant funds at the end of June / early July. If grant funding is received, the installation could not begin before the agreements could be signed and would likely not be before fall 2025 / spring 2026. G. ADJOURNMENT: 8:31 P.M. Goldberg motions to adjourn the meeting; Approved 5-0 5 BLANK PAGE  6 REQUEST FOR ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Community Park Playground Color Scheme Discussion Description The City Council approved by Resolution 24-62 a release of Request for Quotes for the Community Park playground, seeking renderings from playground vendors. On October 26, 2024, WSB sent a quote package to seven local playground vendors on behalf of the City of Falcon Heights. The vendors were given a deadline of 11:00 AM on November 26, 2024 to submit a proposal for a playground budgeted at $225,000 with EWF (Engineered Wood Fiber). Vendors were instructed to depict poured-in-place and perimeter fencing as add-on options, as they may be dependent upon whether funding is received through the MN DNR Outdoor Recreation grant application that was submitted by Staff in March 2025. The Parks and Recreation Commission then considered the eleven designs received, with Northland Rec’s chosen as the most preferred. The City Council received the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation to consider during the December 4, 2024 Workshop Meeting and had no further revisions of their own, directing Staff to begin discussing the Commission’s requested revisions with Northland Recreation and moving towards a final design. The City Council was then presented with the proposed final playground design from Northland Recreation and approved it to award the bid during the December 23, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting. While the playground equipment and the playground layout are final and approved, the color scheme of the equipment can be adjusted at this time prior to ordering it, which will not occur before July 1 to allow the City to be notified if they will receive any grant funds to be used for the playground. The Parks and Recreation Commission should now discuss the color scheme for the play equipment to be ordered in prior to the City placing the order. Budget Impact N/A Meeting Date May 5, 2025 Agenda Item E1 Attachment Community Park Playground Color Scheme Discussion Submitted By Kelly Nelson, Administrative Services Director/Deputy Clerk 7 Attachment(s) • Northland Recreation Color Options and Playground Design Action(s) Requested Staff recommends reviewing the playground color options to identify their preferences for the play equipment to be ordered in. 8 9 10 11 12 13 Falcon Heights Park City of Falcon Heights, MN Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen14 Why Little Tikes COMMERCIAL? At Little Tikes Commercial, we believe in the developmental value of play. We understand that play is necessary for healthy child development, and that’s why our play structures are specifically designed to encourage the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and sensory development of children of all abilities. Our commitment to delivering fun, innovative play structures that promote value of outdoor play has been a focus of our designs for over 40 years. Little Tikes Commercial strongly believes play for children of all ages and abilities should include fewer limits. It’s why we are big advocates of inclusive and accessible playgrounds for meaningful play. Our playgrounds help children play and take part in a variety of truly inclusive activities. Main Office and Manufacturing Facility in Monette MO Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen15 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen16 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen17 Friendly Fence Ages 6mo-5yrs Friendly Fence invites all the kids in the neighborhood to pet the cat, feed the mouse, and hop with the cricket and frog through slidable parts. Zigzagging droplets can be slid between the watering can and the flowers, while beads can be pushed across twisting vines. Crawl through the flex treads and spin the birdhouse to see who’s decided to pay a visit. Peek-a-boo holes, a grassy spot and a colorful window offer additional tactile and social experiences at different heights. Vines and handholds are located across the fence for additional support to ensure everyone can explore.Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen18 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen19 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen20 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen21 Roundabout Overhead 8’ Ages 2-12 The fun that goes around, comes around! Steel, overhead rungs form a circle for kids to go between structures and back again. As kids explore the multiple play paths of this component, they’ll be developing their upper body strength and coordination.Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen22 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen23 Ring Challenge Ladder Ages 2-12 Featuring curved, stationary rungs, this steel overhead climber challenges coordination while helping kids build their strength. Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen24 Infinity Flex Climber Ages 5-12 Kids can climb to the stars with this twisting component! Featuring organic design with open foot and handholds, Infinity Single Flex Climber comes with an extension that allows climbers to transition to the deck. Tilted Rock Wall Ages 5-12 The Tilted Rock Challenge Wall is built with panels that are offset slightly, giving kids an additional climbing challenge. Textured hand and foot grips make climbing easy and safe. Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen25 Tongue Drum Ages 2-12 Users can learn to play this classic instrument with ease as they use their palms to tap against all sides of the drum—each producing a different note! Friends can groove to a single player’s rhythm or collaborate to create a new song. Simon Says Reach Panel Ages 2-12 Spin the wheel to find out what Simon Says! Once a child finishes a task, they can ring the bell and keep track of their score with the panel’s moveable buttons. This panel uses inclusive characters and activities to ensure everyone feels welcome and can participate in the fun! Promotes cognitive development, social skills, sensory play. Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen26 Weather Game Panel Ages 2-12 Take the “bored “out of board games! Spin the dial to discover a weather-related image, and then move to that spot on the board. Then, the next player can take their turn. First person to make it home wins! Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen27 All slides accessible by ramp have ADA compatible elevated transfers at either 12” or 16” Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen28 Door Panel Ages 2-12 Charmingly arched with flowers blooming in the window boxes on either side, Door Panel transforms any play space into a cottage getaway. Detailed with shingles and drainpipes, kids can reenact neighborhood scenarios and play house. Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen29 Revolution Inclusive Spinner Ages 2-12 Our Revolution Inclusive Spinner promotes an engaging and accessible playground environment for all children. Children can ride in a way that’s most comfortable for them. There are chairs for those who want to sit while spinning, and there’s plenty of room for other kids who want to stand up. Children using wheelchairs also have space to ride on the spinner, and there is even room for a caregiver to assist children with special needs. Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen30 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen Vertical Net Ages 5-12 This fun, two-sided event provides added climbing challenge with the flexibility of the rope elements. Fun Wheels Ages 5-12 Wheels tilt in all directions across this overhead steel climber, allowing kids to build their coordination and upper body strength in a fun, engaging way. Wheel colors may be chosen separately from the top bar and posts. Inline Rail Ages 5-12 This overhead event encourages kids to challenge their upper body strength, grip, and coordination. Thanks to the rungs running parallel along the top bar, kids can move across the component or stop at one rung and use it to complete a series of exercises such as the ten- second hang, chin-ups or pull-ups. 31 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen Poured-In-Place Mound Foursquare Hop Scotch 32 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen Zoom Twist With Floor Ages 5-12 The ZoomTwist with floor is a great addition for those looking for an inclusive product for their playground. The floor allows smaller children and children of varying abilities to interact, while the rope will keep adventurous children climbing to daring new heights. Spinning stimulates a child’s brain increasing learning potential, spatial awareness and rhythm. 33 Inclusive Swing Ages 2-12 This swing seat provides extra support, safety features, and additional room so all children can enjoy the carefree fun of swinging at the playground. Generation swings provide the perfect solution, giving adults and kids a fun and immersive means of interacting on the playground. These face-to-face parent-child swings promote family fun and connection, enabling kids and their caregivers to play and engage like never before.Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen Multi-User Arch Swing Ages 5-12 Friends of all ages and abilities can enjoy the smooth ride of Multi-User Basket Swing with its spacious, basket-like design. Whether solo or in a group, users will develop their vestibular system and spatial awareness as they swing. 34 Additional Interactive Panels Included in Design Matching Game Panel Ages 2-12 Test your cognitive skills with Memory Game! Slide the tab to unveil a weather-related image, and then another tab to see if it matches—if not, try again! This classic game takes on a fun thematic spin via durable steel construction. Scrambled Scales Panel Ages 2-12 Play the notes to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or create your own song with a friend! This panel’s colorful design, musical chimes, and easy- to-use strikers are perfect to activate children’s senses of sight and hearing. Post Players Maracas Ages 2-12 Featuring the signature sound of maracas, this component promises to shake things up! With an easy-to-spin design, similar to Melody Wheel, visitors of all ages and ability levels can use Maracas to make an impact on the playground. Braille Picture Panel Ages 2-12 Braille Panel makes the playground more inclusive by displaying the alphabet and numbers zero through nine for visitors of all visual abilities. With features on both sides, this is an excellent panel to have on a 12” deck. Two design options are available for the back of the panel: a clock with whimsical graphics to inspire play scenarios, or a nature- themed series of plants and animals. FRONT BACK Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen35 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen36 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen37 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen38 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen39 Northland Recreation, LLC. - Briana Cohen40 BLANK PAGE  41 REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Community Garden Rules Description In 2023, the Parks and Recreation Commission developed a formal policy to outline how preference is determined for the Community Garden plots. Prior to this, staff had this statement to guide them: Returning gardeners are given priority. If plots are open, they are assigned on a first come, first served basis with preference given in the following order: 1) Falcon Heights apartment and townhome residents 2) Other Falcon Heights residents 3) Non-Falcon Heights residents. Staff previously interpreted that to mean that plots are assigned in the following order: • FH renters/tenants already on the waiting list • FH renters/tenants (not yet on the waiting list; a new request) • FH residents on the waiting list • FH residents (not yet on the waiting list; a new request) • All other individuals on the waiting list • All other individuals interested (not yet on the waiting list; a new request) At the February 6, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the commission defined how staff should prioritize gardeners to be as such: 1). FH residents without access to land to garden 2). FH residents with land access 3). Non-FH residents While the Parks and Recreation has updated the criteria in prioritizing those on the wait list, the Community Garden Rules have not been updated since 2017. Commissioners should discuss any updates that may be needed prior to any materials being sent to returning gardeners for the 2026 gardening season. Budget Impact N/A Meeting Date May 5, 2025 Agenda Item E2 Attachment Submitted By Kelly Nelson Administrative Services Director / Deputy Clerk 42 Attachment(s) • Current Rules and Regs • Draft Copy of Rules and Regs Action(s) Requested Staff recommends reviewing the current Rules and Reg and the proposed Draft Update to make any necessary changes prior to the 2026 gardening season. 43 Falcon Heights Community Garden Rules and Regulations 1.Garden plots are assigned to one person only and are not transferable. Others maygarden at your site, but the responsibility for payment of fees, cleanup and otherduties at the site will be the responsibility of the individual whose name is assigned to the plot 2.You must tend your plot by May 30th. If the kind of plants you are growing mustbe planted later, weed your plot as needed before then. You are responsible foryour plots for the entire season. Keep it free of weeds and harvested through endof season. 3.Plots that are untended or unweeded by the planting deadline are assumed abandoned and will be forfeited without a refund. 4.Gardeners must maintain plots (including adjacent aisles) throughout the growingseason. Gardeners who do not maintain their plots will not be eligible for a plot in the following year. Gardeners will be given 2 week’s notice to clean up theirplot. After that time, the plot will be re-assigned or tilled in and any produce willbe donated to charity. 5.Attend to your plot while you are away. If you plan to take a vacation or beabsent for longer than a week, make arrangement with other gardeners to look after your plot while you are gone. 6.Gardeners understand that this is a community garden and in order for it tosucceed gardener support is needed to maintain the site, manage compost, keep ontop of equipment, make signs, deal with wildlife, obtain our donated transplants,plan and execute produce giveaways, help keep site picked up from debris, and plan celebrations. 7.Gardeners agree to follow organic gardening principles. I understand onlyfertilizers allowable under certified organic standards are permitted. I will not usefertilizers, insecticides or weed repellents that will in any way affect other plots,nor any product that is not allowable under certified organic standards. 8.Gardeners agree to keep the garden and garden edges free of weeds, diseased plants, insect-infested plants and over-ripe vegetables. The City of Falcon Heightswill maintain the greater property. 9.Diseased and infected plants must be removed from the garden and disposed ofproperly. 10.Do not plant trees or shrubs. If it’s woody and perennial, it’s not allowed in yourplot. 11.Be respectful, tall crops, spreading crops etc… should be planted to not shade orencroach on another garden. 44 12.Don’t bring in sand or gravel. These materials are difficult or impossible toremove later, and the soil is already quite sandy and “well-drained”. 13.Gardeners are expected to communicate with neighboring gardeners to work out borders, weed issues and size of plant issues. If you are not able to mitigate issues,please contact City Hall. 14.Gardeners will keep their garden free of garbage and litter. 15.Growing or using illegal substances in the garden will lead to immediate expulsion with no return of plot fee. 16.You are responsible for maintaining half of the path next to your plot. Paths mustbe kept clear of weeds, rocks, garden plants and other obstacles. You may use thelandscaping cloth covered with wood chips to keep weeds from the path, but youmay not use carpeting, roofing material or other non-organic materials on common pathways. 17.Gardeners need to be diligent in shutting the water off after their use. Pleaserefrain from watering your garden with an open-ended hose. The use of a hosenozzle will conserve water and maintain sufficient water pressure for othergardeners. Additionally, if a watering ban is in effect, please comply with regulations. 18.Gardeners will not make any permanent changes to the garden, such as adding anunderground watering system or drastically changing the fence, withoutpermission from the City of Falcon Heights. 19.Gardens must be cleared and cleaned at the end of the growing season. All stakes should be pulled and piled in the designated location and the ground made ready for fall tilling by end of season. If a garden is abandoned during the year, orthe gardener fails to clean up their garden in the fall, no plot will be allocatedto that gardener in the following year. 20.Gardeners will not plant, weed, water or harvest from any other members plot without permission. Similarly, gardeners will only harvest their own crops unless given permission. 21.Children are welcome at the garden when accompanied and fully supervised by anadult. 22.Complaints, policies, and mediations are the responsibility of all gardeners with the City of Falcon Heights having final authority. 23.Respect everyone and their space. 45 46 Falcon Heights Community Garden Friendly Governance Governing principle: Gardeners understand that this is a community garden and working together, we can grow healthy produce and enjoy gardening. To do so, as a community gardener, we expect the following: • Gardeners will follow organic gardening principles and not use insecticides or weed killers that may affect their or neighboring plots. • Be respectful of other gardeners and their spaces and communicate with neighboring gardeners to work out issues of borders, weeds or the size of plans. • Tall or spreading crops should be planted so as to not shade or encroach on another gardens. • Gardeners need to be diligent in shutting the water off after their use. Please refrain from watering your garden with an open-ended hose. The use of a hose nozzle will conserve water and maintain sufficient water pressure for other gardeners. Additionally, please comply with city-wide or regional watering regulations. • Tend your plot by May 30th maintain you plot for the entire season, keeping it free of weeds and harvested. At the end of the season, please clear any remaining weeds and store your stakes and frames neatly. Please do not: • Plant woody and perennial plants. • Bring in sand or gravel, these materials are difficult or impossible to remove later. • Make permanent changes to the garden, such as adding an underground watering system or changing the fence. • Plant, weed, or harvest from any other members plot without permission. Responsibilities of the City of Falcon Heights: • Maintain the greater property and equipment – garden paths, fencing, hoses and hose nozzles. Community garden council will do the following: • Garden plots are assigned to one person only and are not transferable. Others may garden at your site, but the responsibility for payment of fees, cleanup and other duties at the site will be the responsibility of the individual whose name is assigned to the plot. • Mitigate disputes or problems that gardeners cannot resolve. • If a garden is abandoned during the year, or the gardener fails to clean up their garden in the fall, no plot will be allocated to that gardener in the following year. • Gardeners who do not maintain their plots will not be eligible for a plot in the following year. Gardeners will be given 2 week’s notice to clean up their plot. After that time, the plot will be re-assigned or tilled in and any produce will be donated to charity 47 BLANK PAGE  48 REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Programming Discussion – Scholarship Update and City Events Description Youth summer programming enrollment numbers have been steadily declining over the past several years. At the conclusion of 2023’s summer programming, the Parks and Recreation Commission supported moving away from traditional paid programming, to try offering free recreation from Curtiss Field, and to re-evaluate afterwards. Unfortunately, almost half of the organized free programming dates in 2024 were canceled due to rain. Attendance was extremely low on the programming days that did occur. Hiring part-time staff for just six weeks of summer programming has also been a challenge. The Parks and Rec Commission has also discussed promoting field trips and camps that Bell Museum, Gibbs Farm and other local organizations already offer and directed staff to try to establish partnerships before 2025 summer programming. During the February 3, 2025, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, there was support for the idea that the city could pay a portion of Falcon Heights residents’ enrollment fees. The programming scholarship idea was brought to the City Council Workshop meeting on February 5, 2025 and was supported by them. Staff was directed to offer a $25 voucher towards partner programs and to finalize the reimbursement criteria in time to include in the mailed biannual newsletter to residents by March 1. The Scholarships Program has been live since late February, and residents may submit reimbursement requests for classes enrolled in from January 1 through August 1, 2025. Program Guidelines and Eligibility are attached. During the April 7, 2025 Parks Commission meeting, commissioners had asked for an update on how the Scholarship Program has been received by residents and this is an opportunity to now discuss the program after it has been offered for a few months. This is also an opportunity for Staff to provide updates about upcoming City Events and allow further discussion of commissioners. Meeting Date May 5, 2025 Agenda Item E3 Attachment Activities Scholarships Program – 2025 Program Guidelines and Eligibility Submitted By Kelly Nelson, Administrative Services Director/Deputy Clerk 49 Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) City of Falcon Heights Activities Scholarships Program – 2025 Program Guidelines and Eligibility Action(s) Requested No action is required. This is an opportunity for Parks and Rec Commissioners to receive an update on the Scholarships Program and upcoming City Events and to discuss. 50 City of Falcon Heights Activities Scholarships Program - 2025 The City of Falcon Heights is committed to promoting community engagement and active participation in recreational activities for our youth. The Activities Scholarships Program provides financial assistance to encourage Falcon Heights youth residents to enroll in activity programs offered by approved institutions in Falcon Heights and neighboring communities. As the City of Falcon Height's program offerings are limited in 2025, we want to encourage youth to stay active and engaged. To encourage this youth participation in activities this Spring/Summer, the City is offering a reimbursement of up to $25 per household to support children ages 4 to 17 attending camps, enrolling in arts or sports activities, taking swimming lessons and more. Program Guidelines & Eligibility: 1.Resident Requirement: • Applicants must be permanent residents of Falcon Heights, MN, at the time of application and throughout the program duration. • Eligible participants must be between the ages of 4 through 17. • Residency verification is required for each application cycle. 2.Reimbursement Amount: • A maximum reimbursement credit of $25 per household will be provided. • Reimbursement applies only to paid class enrollments occurring between January 1 and August 1, 2025. • Reimbursement is issued in the form of a check mailed to the applicant’s registered address. • Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are exhausted. 3.Class Eligibility: • The class registration fee must be a minimum of $25 to qualify for reimbursement. • Reimbursement is available for activities provided by the following approved institutions: ♣Bell Museum ♣Gibbs Farm ♣City of Roseville ♣City of Lauderdale 51 ♣City of St. Paul ♣City of Falcon Heights ♣University of Minnesota ♣Roseville School District 623 • Eligible activities include educational programs, youth sports, arts and cultural classes, science and nature workshops, and other structured enrichment programs. •Programs must provide structured instruction over multiple sessions; single-session or drop-in activities are not eligible. 4.Required Documentation: • Proof of Falcon Heights residency (such as a utility bill, lease agreement, or valid ID). • Proof of paid registration (such as a receipt or confirmation from the activity provider) clearly indicating the amount paid, participant’s name, and activity dates. _________________________________________________________________________ Exclusions: The following activities are not eligible for reimbursement under this program: • Adult sports (ages 18+) • Drop-in or single-session classes • Facility rentals • Birthday parties • Forestry services • Greens fees or golf lessons •Individual instruction • Camps or overnight programs •Activities conducted outside of the approved institutions list • Any other activities as determined by City Staff ___________________________________________________________________ Application & Processing: • Applicants must submit a completed reimbursement request form along with required documentation via email or mail to the City of Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Department. • Eligibility for reimbursement will be determined within 10 business days of submission. • If approved, please allow 4-6 weeks for payment processing and mailing. • Incomplete applications or missing documentation may delay processing or result in denial of reimbursement. For additional information, application forms, or assistance, please contact the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 792-7600 or online at www.falconheights.org 52