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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP AGENDA
OCTOBER 5, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
2077 W. Larpenteur Ave.
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1. Discussion of amended fee schedule
2. Discussion of draft massage ordinance
3. Consideration for city field and park building fee structure
ITEM: Discussion of amended fee schedule
• SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
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EXPLANATION:
Summary:
In 2001, the City Council asked staff to re-evaluate the city's fee schedule every three
years. When looking at data from neighboring cities of comparable size and structure to
Falcon Heights, staff found major disparities between fees charged for some services or
licenses in the city. In particular, these are the items that garner a further examination by
the council:
ITEM CURRENT AVERAGE PROPOSED PAGE
FEE FEE FEE
1. solicitor license fees $35 $58.75 $50 1
2. refuse hauler licenses $70 $119 $100 2
3. mechanical permits $25 $46.40 $35 2
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EXPLANATION:
Summary
Discussion of draft massage ordinance
Stacey Kreuser, Deputy Clerk
Heather Worthington, City Administrator
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
The current Falcon Heights massage ordinance was originally adopted in the late 1980's
when massage parlors were frequently viewed as negative impacts on communities. The
current ordinance includes some language and imposes fines that are no longer necessary
given the nature of the therapeutic massage business today. Today, many spas and salons
offer massage services for health, beauty, and therapeutic regimens to people of all ages.
Also, the current ordinance imposes an unreasonable fee upon licensure, and a review of
this ordinance found that it is more beneficial to impost a fee that covers the cost of
licensure at the beginning of the process, and reserve heavier fines for violations of the
ordinance.
Falcon Heights encourages commerce and compliance with city licensing requirements.
To that end, staff is presenting an updated massage ordinance that includes modern
definitions of massage therapy in draft form tonight for Council consideration and
discussion.
We are also recommending that the fee for a Massage Therapy License be lowered to
$100.00 to better reflect actual costs related to the licensure, with a corresponding fee for
violation of the ordinance of $400.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft massage ordinance
• Current massage ordinance
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
• RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY CODE,
CONCERNING LICENSING PERSONS WHO ADMINISTER
MASSAGES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 5-1.03(E) of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended in
its entirety to read:
E. Licensing of Persons Who Administer Massage
1. Policy Statement. In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to
guard against the inception and transmission of disease, the City Council deems it necessary
to provide for the regulation and licensing of persons who administer massages.
• 2. Definitions. The following words and terms when used in this section shall have th
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following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Massage: The rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, or rolling of the body of
another with the hands or objects for the exclusive purpose of physical fitness, relaxation,
beautification, and for no other purpose.
Masseur: A male person who practices or administers a massage.
Masseuse: A female person who practices or administers a massage.
3. License Re uired. No person shall engage in or hold himself or herself out as being
engaged in the practice of massage nor shall any person administer or practice massage
commercially or for hire, or for the exchange of any valuable consideration without first
having obtained a license as herein provided.
4. Contents of the Application for License. Application shall be made on forms
provided by the City Administrator. The application shall contain the following information
together with any other information which the City Administrator may require:
a. Evidence of the applicant's training and certification to administer massage.
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b. Evidence of applicant's practical qualifications to practice massage.
• c. The names and addresses of two persons who are residents of Ramsey
County and who can attest to the applicant's character.
d. Statement disclosing whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a
crime or offense and, if so, information as to the time, place, and nature of
such crime or offense.
Evidence that the applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
f. The street address at which massages will be performed.
g. Evidence that the applicant carries current insurance coverage of $500,000
for professional or general liability in the practice of massage.
5. Grantin>; or Denial of Licenses and Certificates.
a. Application Review. License applications shall be reviewed by the Police
Department and such other departments as the City Administrator shall deem
necessary. Licenses shall be issued by the City Administrator. If the City
Administrator refuses to issue a license, the decision may be appealed to the
• City Council. License applicants are subject to a Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension background check.
b. Term of License. A license permitting the holder thereof to practice or
administer massage commercially is nonrenewable and nontransferable and
application must be made each year for a license permitting and allowing the
holder thereof to administer or practice massage for the succeeding year. All
licenses shall be issued for a term expiring on December 31st following its
issuance.
6. License and Investigation Fees. The license and investigation fees shall be
established by resolution of the City Council.
7. Conditions Governing Issuance of License.
a. Ap lip cant. Licenses shall be issued only to persons of good moral character
and repute and persons who are in good health and free from any
communicable disease.
b. Training and Certification. Licenses may be issued only to persons who
have a diploma or certificate demonstrating that they have completed at least
one hundred (100) hours of training in massage from either a school
• approved by the American Massage Therapy Association or similar
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reputable massage association, or from a school which is either accredited by
• a recognized education accrediting association or agency, or is licensed by
the State or a local government agency having jurisdiction over the school,
or a certificate from the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and
Bodywork..
c. Prior Offenses. Licenses may be issued only to persons free from
convictions or offenses which relate directly to the person's ability, capacity,
or fitness to perform the duties and discharge the responsibilities of the
occupation.
d. Prior Revocation. Licenses may not be issued to persons who, within one
year prior to the date of application, have been denied licensing or who have
had their license revoked or suspended by any community, political entity, or
by the State of Minnesota.
COOperation of Applicant. Licenses may be issued only to persons who have
fully and truthfully answered all of the information requested in the
application and have paid the full license fee and investigation fee.
f. Awe. Licenses may be issued only to persons eighteen (18) years of age or
older.
• 8. Revocation, Suspension, or Nonrenewal of License. The license may be revoked,
suspended, or not renewed by the City Administrator by showing that the licensee has
engaged in any of the following conduct:
a. Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in connection with the securing of the
license.
b. Habitual drunkenness or intemperance in the use of illegal drugs, including
but not limited to the use of drugs defined in either 26 U.S.C. § 4731 or
Minn. Stat. § 152.02, barbiturates, hallucinogenic drugs, amphetamines,
Benzedrine, dexedrine, or other sedatives, depressants, stimulants, or
tranquilizers.
c. Engaging in conduct involving moral turpitude or permitting or allowing
others within their employ or agency to engage in conduct involving moral
turpitude or failing to prevent agents, officers, or employees from engaging
in conduct involving moral turpitude.
d. Engaging in any conduct which would constitute grounds for refusal to issue
a license herein.
• e. Violations of this ordinance are subject to a fine of $400.00.
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• 9. Exce tions. This ordinance does not apply to:
a. A person practicing massage at a hospital, nursing home, or other institution
for the hospitalization or care of human beings licensed under the provisions
of Minn. Stat. §§ 144.50 through 144.69.
b. A licensed nurse, licensed medical doctor, licensed podiatrist, licensed
chiropractor, or other health care professional licensed by the State of
Minnesota, or by someone employed by such an individual and working
under their supervision.
10. Persons Ineligible for License. No therapeutic massage enterprise license shall be
issued to a person who:
a. Is a minor at the time the application is filed;
b. Performs a massage except at a location in the City of Falcon Heights stated
on the license application or in an office, home, community center, or
apartment, on an outcall basis;
c. Has been convicted of any crime directly related to the occupation licensed
as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, section 364.03;
d. Is not a citizen of the United States or a resident alien;
e. Is not the real party in interest of the enterprise;
• f. Has misrepresented or falsified information on the license application; or
g. Cannot meet the definition of therapeutic massage enterprise in this chapter
of this code.
11. General License Restrictions.
a. A therapeutic massage enterprise license is only effective for the compact
and contiguous space specified in the approved license application;
b. The license issued is for the person or the premises named on the approved
license application. No transfer of a license shall be permitted from place to
place or from person to person without complying with the requirements of
an original application;
c. The enterprise hours of operation shall be no more than 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
d. A therapeutic massage therapist shall be employed by, affiliated with, or own
a therapeutic massage enterprise business licensed by the city, unless a person
or place is specifically exempted from obtaining a therapeutic massage
enterprise license in this chapter;
e. No therapeutic massage enterprise shall employ or use any person to perform
massage who is not licensed as a therapeutic massage therapist under this
section, unless the person is specifically exempted from obtaining a therapist
license in this chapter.
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
• publication.
ADOPTED this day of
City of Falcon Heights.
ATTEST:
Heather M. Worthington, City Administrator/Clerk
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2005, by the City Council of the
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
BY:
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
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E. Therapeutic Massage Enterprises
1. P ose. The purpose of this Division of the City Code is to prohibit
massage businesses and services to the public except those licensed
as therapeutic massage enterprise pursuant to this section. The
licensing regulations prescribed herein are necessary in order to
prevent criminal activity and to protect the health and welfare of the
community. The purpose of this section is not to impose restrictions
or limitations on the freedom protected speech or expression.
2. Findings of the City Council. The city council of the City of Falcon
Heights makes the following findings regarding the need to license
therapeutic massage enterprises and therapists and to prohibit all
other types of massage businesses and services to the public:
a. Persons who have bona fide and standardized training in
therapeutic massage, health, and hygiene can provide a
legitimate and necessary service to the general public.
b. Health and sanitation regulations governing therapeutic
massage enterprises and therapists can minimize the risk of
the spread of communicable diseases and can promote
overall health and sanitation.
c. License qualifications for the restrictions on therapeutic
massage enterprises and therapists can minimize the risk that
• such businesses and persons will facilitate prostitution and
other criminal activity in the community.
d. Massage services provided by persons with no specialized
and standardized training in massage can endanger citizens
by facilitating the spread of communicable diseases, by
exposing citizens to unhealthy and unsanitary conditions, and
by increasing the risk of personal injury.
e. Massage businesses which employ persons with no
specialized and standardized training can tax city law
enforcement services because such businesses are more
likely to be operated as fronts for prostitution and other
criminal activity than operations established by persons with
standardized training.
3. Definitions. The following words and terms when used in this
section shall have the following meanings unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise.
a. Massage -Any method of pressure on, or friction against, or
the rubbing, stroking, kneading, tapping, pounding, vibrating,
• stimulating, or rolling of the external parts of the human
body with the hands or with the aid of any mechanical or
electrical apparatus, or other appliances or devices, with or
without such supplementary aids as rubbing alcohol,
liniment, antiseptic, oil, powder, cream, lotion, ointment, or
other similar preparations.
b. Therapeutic Massage Enterprise - A person who operates
. a business which hires only licensed therapeutic massage
therapists to provide massage to the public. The
owner/operator of a therapeutic massage enterprise need not
be licensed as a therapeutic massage therapist if he or she
does not at anytime practice or administer massage to the
public.
c. Therapeutic Massage Therapist - An individual who
practices or administers massage to the public who can
demonstrate to the City that he or she:
1) has a current insurance coverage of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) for professional or general
liability in the practice of massage;
2) is affiliated with, employed by, or owns a therapeutic
massage enterprise licensed by the city; and
3) has completed four hundred (400) hours of certified
therapeutic massage training from a bona fide school
or
• has one year of experience practicing massage
therapy as established by an affidavit and is currently
and continually enrolled in a bonfide therapeutic
massage school. Compliance with this requirement
applies to the license application and license renewal.
4. License Required. Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License. It
shall be unlawful for any person to operate, engage in, or carry on,
within the city, any type of massage. services to the public for
consideration
without first having obtained a therapeutic massage enterprise
license from the city pursuant to this section.
5. Exceptions. A Therapeutic Massage Enterprise License is not
required for the following persons and places:
a. Persons duly licensed by this state to practice medicine,
surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, or
podiatry, provided the massage is administered in the regular
course of the medical business and not provided as part of a
separate and distinct massage business.
b. Persons duly licensed by this state as beauty culturists or
barbers, provided such persons do not hold themselves out as
giving massage treatments and provided the massage is
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merely incidental to hairstyling or manicure services.
c. Persons working solely under the direction and control of a
person duly licensed by this state to practice medicine,
surgery, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, or
podiatry.
d. Places duly licensed or operating as a hospital, nursing home,
hospice, sanitarium, or group home established for the
hospitalization or care of human beings.
6. License Application. Therapeutic Massage enterprise License
Application. An application for a therapeutic massage enterprise
license shall be made on the form supplied by the city and shall
request the following information:
a. For all applicants:
1) Whether the applicant is an individual,
corporation, partnership, or other form of organization.
2) The legal description of the premises to be licensed
together with a plan of the area showing dimensions, location
of buildings, street access, and parking facilities.
3) The floor number, street number, and rooms where the
• massage services are to be conducted.
4) Whether all real estate and personal property taxes that are
due and payable for the premises to be licensed have been
paid, and if not paid, the years and amounts that are unpaid.
5) Whenever the application is for premises planned or under
construction or undergoing substantial alteration, the
application shall be accompanied by a set of preliminary
plans showing the design of the proposed premises to be
licensed.
6) The name and street address of the business if it is to be
conducted under a designation, name, or style other than the
name of the applicant, and a certified copy of the certificate
as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 333.01.
7) Such other information as the city shall require.
b. For applicants who are individuals:
1) The name, place and date of birth, and street residence
• address of the applicant.
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2) Whether the applicant has ever used or been known by a
name other than the applicant's name, and if so, the name or
names and information concerning dates and places where
used.
3) Whether the applicant is a citizen of the United States or a
resident alien.
4) Street addresses at which the applicant has lived during
the preceding five (5) years.
5) The type, name, and location of every business or
occupation the applicant has been engaged in during the
preceding five (5) years.
6) Names and addresses of the applicant's employers for
preceding five (5) years.
7) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any
felony or crime, and the time, place and offense for which
convictions were had.
8) Whether the applicant has ever been engaged in the
operation of massage services. If so, applicant shall furnish
information as to the name, place and length of time of the
involvement in such an establishment.
• c. For a licants that are co oration
pp rp s or other types of
organizations:
1) The name of the organization, and if incorporated, the
state of incorporation.
2) A true copy of the certificate of incorporation, and, if a
foreign corporation, a certificate of authority as described in
Minnesota Statutes Section 303.03.
3) The name of the general manager, corporate officers,
proprietor and other person in charge of the premises to be
licensed, and all the information about said persons as is
required in paragraph B of this section of this code.
4) A list of all persons who own or control an interest in the
corporation or organization or who are officers of said
corporation or organization, together with their addresses and
all the information regarding such persons as is required in
paragraph B of this section of the code.
• 7. Application and Investigation Fees. The fees for a therapeutic
massage enterprise licenses shall be as set forth in section 4.01 A of
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this code. An investigation fee shall be charged for therapeutic
massage enterprise licenses as set forth in section 4.OlA of this code.
Each application for a license shall be accompanied by payment in
full of the required license and investigation fee, if applicable.
8. Application Verification and Consideration The city shall verify the
information supplied on the license application and shall investigate
the background, including the criminal background, of the applicant
to assure compliance with this section. Within ninety (90) days of
receipt of a complete application and fee for a therapeutic massage
enterprise license, the city administrator shall make a written
recommendation to the city council as to issuance or nonissuance of
the license. The city council may order and conduct such additional
investigation as it deems necessary, but shall grant or deny the
application within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt by the
city of the complete application and fee.
9. Persons Ineligible for License. No therapeutic massage enterprise
license shall be issued to a person who:
a. is a minor at the time the application is filed;
b. has been convicted of any crime directly related to the
occupation licensed as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 364.03;
c. is not a citizen of the United States or a resident alien;
d. is not of good moral character or repute;
e. is not the real party in interest of the enterprise;
f. has misrepresented or falsified information on the license
application;
g. cannot meet the definition of therapeutic massage enterprise
in this chapter (5-3.08 B) of this code.
10. General License Restrictions
a. A therapeutic massage enterprise license issued must be
posted in a conspicuous place on the premises for which it is
used.
b. A therapeutic massage enterprise license is only effective for
the compact and contiguous space specified in the approved
license application.
c. The license issued is for the person or the premises named on
the approved license application. No transfer of a license
shall be permitted from place to place or from person to
person without complying with the requirements of an
original application.
d. The enterprise hours of operation shall be no more than 9
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A.M. to 9 P.M.
e. A therapeutic massage therapist shall be employed by,
affiliated with, or own a therapeutic massage enterprise
• business licensed by the city, unless a person or place is
specifically exempted form obtaining a therapeutic massage
enterprise license in this chapter (5-3.08 D).
f. No therapeutic massage enterprise shall employ or use any
person to perform massage who is not licensed as a
therapeutic massage therapist under this Section, unless the
person is specifically
exempted from obtaining a therapist license in this chapter
(5-3.08 D).
g. The licensee shall require that the person who is receiving
the massage shall at all times have his or her genital area
covered with non-transparent material or clothing.
h. Any therapist performing massage shall at all times have his
or her breasts, buttocks, anus, and genitals covered with a
non-transparent material or clothing.
i. No licensee shall solicit business or offer to perform massage
services while under license suspension or revocation by the
City.
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intentionally massage or offer to massage the penis, scrotum,
mons veneris, vulva, or vaginal area of a person.
11. Restrictions Regarding Sanitation and Health
a. A therapeutic massage enterprise shall be equipped with
adequate and conveniently located toilet rooms for the
accommodation of its employees and patrons. The toilet
room shall be well ventilated by natural or mechanical
methods and be enclosed with a door. The toilet room shall
be kept clean and in good repair and shall be adequately
lighted.
b. A licensed therapeutic massage enterprise shall provide
single-service disposal paper or clean linens to cover the
table, chair, furniture, or area on which the patron receives
the massage; or in the alternative, if the table, chair, or
furniture on which the patron receives the massage is made
of material impervious to moisture, such table, chair, or
furniture on which the patron receives the massage is made
• of material impervious to moisture.
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c. The therapeutic massage therapist shall wash his or her hands
and arms with water and soap, anti-bacterial scrubs, alcohol,
or other disinfectants prior to and following each massage
service performed.
12. Renewal of License. An enterprise license issued under this section
shall expire on December 31 at 12:00 A.M. of each year. An
application for the renewal of an existing license shall be made at
least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license and
shall be made in such form as the City requires. If, in the judgment
of the city council, good and sufficient cause is shown by an
applicant for the applicant's failure to submit a renewal application
within the time provided, the city council may, if the other
provisions of this .section are complied with, grant the renewal
application.
13. Sanctions for License Violations. The City Council may revoke a
license or suspend a license for up to sixty (60) days for a violation
of:
• a. a provision of this ordinance or therapeutic massage
enterprise license
b. a state law relating to prostitution; or
a federal, state, or local law relating to moral character.
A revocation or suspension shall be preceded by written notice to the
licensee and a public hearing. The notice shall give at least eight (8)
days notice of the time and place of the public hearing and shall state
the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice shall be
mailed to the licensee at the most recent address listed on the license
application. The hearing of a contested case shall be in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, Section 14.57 to 14.60, but informal
disposition of a contested case by stipulation, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes Section 14.59, may provide an adequate basis for imposition
of sanctions.
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• 10/05/2005
ITEM: Consideration for city field and park building fee structure
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Anderson, Recreation Supervisor
REVIEWED BY: Greg Hoag, Parks and Public Works Director
Heather Worthington, City Administrator
Parks and Recreation Commission
EXPLANATION:
Summary:
Due to the recent interest in our city fields by local athletic associations we feel there is a
need for an up-to-date policy on the use of the fields and fee structure.
Since there has been in interest in our field space by athletic associations and outside
groups, we felt that the current fee structure needed some updating. We also felt that a
"use" policy or guideline of some sort would be beneficial for the scheduling of the fields
to make sure we are keeping our residents, programs and fields themselves in our best
interest.
At this time, a comparison of park building rentals was done to verify if current rental
fees were comparable to surrounding cities. We found that our current rates are in line
• with our neighbors with similar facilities. We also added the rental of just a picnic area
near the Community Park building and also the pavilion shelter south of the building.
This gives the public access to an outdoor area with a roof and more opportunities for
rentals. We also created a similar "use" policy or guideline for the use of park buildings.
This again is to make sure we are keeping our residents, community and park buildings in
our best interest.
New to the fee structure is a "Play Kit" rental. Recently we have had requests by renters
for particular recreation equipment that we own but have never rented out. By offering
this we are utilizing our equipment and providing recreational services to our renters and
potentially covering equipment replacement cost. Both of these proposed policies have
been revised and are supported by the parks and recreation commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft of the proposed policy to be used for field rentals
• Draft of a letter to youth organizations and an application form which they would
be required to submit in the case of renting a city field.
• Draft of proposed policy to be used for park building rentals.
• Minutes from September's Park Commission Meeting.
Draft
• Guidelines Establishing Priority for use of Park Fields
General Statement
The City of Falcon Heights encourages the use of City-owned and operated park field facilities by athletic
associations, community groups, and other organizations that provide recreation opportunities for residents
of Falcon Heights.
Priori for Scheduling Fields
PurUOSe Statement- Due to the interest and numerous requests for the City's athletic fields, it is necessary
to establish a priority system to insure that the City's facilities and fields are made available in an equitable
manner to best meet community needs.
f~. Priorities- Listed below are the priorities for use of City athletic fields.
1. All City activities or recreation programs
2. Residents and community-oriented groups.
3. School District # 623 and University of Minnesota activities and programs
4. Recognized community athletic associations- to be recognized, the association must meet the
following requirements:
a. Generally serve the Falcon Heights geographic area;
b. Be a registered non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization;
c. Serve Falcon Heights residents in the organization;
d. Accepts all eligible Falcon Heights residents into the program;
• e. Publicly announce registration procedures in local newspapers and/or through the local
schools
f. Provide a recognized training program for coaches.
g. Provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Falcon Heights as co-insured.
Recognized athletic associations will be required to submit an annual application form to the
City to maintain their status. City staff will make the determination on whether a youth
athletic association is recognized. Decisions of City staff may be appealed to the City
Council.
5. All other individuals or groups including non-resident, commercial and private membership
groups.
B. Permits
In order to receive exclusive use of any City athletic field, any group or organization must follow
the guidelines and policies established by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and receive
an appropriate permit. Permits are issued only by the Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation
Department.
C. Disclaimer
The City of Falcon Heights reserves the right to schedule athletic fields in a manner that best
serves the City arld its parks.
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Field Fees
Fees apply only for Games and Practices. Tournaments or special events/services
are subject to additional fees.
Groups Fee Fee Additional
(3 Hr. Block Time) Seasonal Hours
One time rental (3 Hr. Block Time)
(April-August)
1 day a week for a period
of 4 weeks
Resident $30 $100 $10 per hour
Non Resident $45 $160 $15 per hour
Youth Organizations $30 $100 NA
* Field rental permits will be issued when payment is received.
* Not sure what type of group you are? See Priority List to see where your
organization falls into place. For youth organizations a Youth Athletic Association
Application Form must be submitted to be considered for field rental.
• Disclaimer
All short term rentals entitle the customer to use of the field as is; anything additional will
be the customer's responsibility. Example: Bases, striping, and goals. Special request for
services will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the Falcon Heights Parks and
Recreation Department.
For more information please contact the Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation
Department at 651-792-7616.
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Dear Youth Athletic Association Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation athletic fields
facilities. The Following is the youth athletic association application procedure for the
year 2006.
Enclosed you will find the following documents:
- Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation Youth Athletic Association Application Form
- Guidelines Establishing Priority for the use of City Facilities.
Associations must complete and/or provide the following items in order to apply;
- Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation Youth Athletic Association Form.
(Applications must be filled out completely in order to be considered)
- A certificate of insurance naming the City of Falcon Heights as co-insured.
Associations wishing to use Falcon Heights facilities during 2006 year must submit
applications no later than February 24th. Submit application and certificate of insurance
to:
. Falcon Heights Parks & Recreation
Attn: Lisa Anderson, Recreation Supervisor
2077 W. Larpenteur
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Applications will be reviewed and decided by City staff on March 10, 2006
Once the application procedure is complete, association will be assigned priority for
facility use based on the guidelines listed in the Policy Establishing Priority for use of the
City Athletic Facilities document. Your organization will then be notified on your field
schedule.
Direct any questions to Lisa Anderson at (651) 792-7616.
Thank You!
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Guidelines Establishing Priority for use of Park
Buildings and City Hall Facilities
Priority for Scheduling Facilities
A. Purpose Statement- Due to the interest and request for the City's park buildings
and city hall facilities, it is necessary to establish a priority system to insure that
the City's facilities are made available in an equitable manner to best meet
community needs.
B. Priorities- Listed below are the priorities for use of City buildings
1. All City activities or recreation programs;
2. Residents and community groups including athletic association, churches, or civic
organizations that provide recreation opportunities to Falcon Heights residents;
3. School District # 623 and University of Minnesota activities and programs;
4. All other individuals or groups including non-resident, commercial and private
membership groups.
5. See appendix A for list of local service organizations eligible for free use of
facilities.
• C. Permits
In order to receive exclusive use of any City facilities, groups or organizations
must follow the application guidelines and policies established by the City. To
receive an appropriate permit.
D. Disclaimer
The City of Falcon Heights reserves the right to schedule park buildings and
facilities in a manner that best serves the City.
E. Building use requires the payment of a damage deposit in the amount of $200.00,
made payable on a sepazate check.
Appendiz A
Local Service Organizations Eligible for Free Use of Parks Buildings and City Hall
Facilities
• League of Women Voters
• Senior Citizen Groups (Falconeers, Roseville Area Seniors)
• Ramsey County League of Local Governments
• League of Minnesota Cities/Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
• Watershed management organizations
• Scouts, Brownie Troops, 4-H, Campfire
• Neighborhood Groups (e.g. Grove Association, Maple Knoll Courtyard
Homeowner's Association
• 55 Alive Mature Driving Class
• Cable Commission
• Developers when presenting to neighbors
• Legislators for informational (non-campaign) meetings, except after the filing
date and before the November election of a legislative election year unless
requested by a majority of the city council
• Northwest Youth and Family Service
• Ramsey County Anti-Violence Initiative
• Lauderdale and Falcon Heights Lions Club
• • Roseville Rotary Club
• Party Precinct caucuses, legislated district conventions and county conventions
under the requirements of MN State Statute 202A.192
• Hobby groups or clubs that meet the following criteria:
o Falcon Heights Based (A minimum of 25% of Falcon Heights residents
are on-going members or participants
o Non-profit
o Open Membership
o Founded on a hobby
o Actively reaches out to include people of different ages, especially youth,
to encourage intergenerational exchanges of information
o Encourages a community service and/or benefit component.
• Falcon Heights neighborhood or community groups whose activities are open to
all and for the sole purpose of developing, fostering and strengthening
neighborhood and community well-being.
• Any organization denied free use under this policy may appeal to the city council.
Groups Not Eli ig, ble:
1. The group cannot be a private, business, political, or religious organization.
2. Falcon Heights resident using the facility for a private use such as a party or other
• private gathering. Such residents will be charged a fee for the use of the
facilities. Residents may not use the city hall for business or professional
purposes unless they represent a licensed Falcon Heights business.
3. Licensed Falcon Heights businesses and institutions. These businesses and
institutions will be charged a fee for the use of the facilities.
4. These guidelines do not apply to field use.
Rental Guidelines:
Crty Hall:
• No reservations on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings after 5:00 p.m.
• No group or individual may reserve for more than four weekdays per month; and
one weeknight (M-F) per month; and one weekend (Saturday and the following
Sunday or either day) per month.
• Reservations will be accepted no more than six months in advance.
• Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Reservations are not considered final until the group has paid for their rental time,
if applicable.
• Note: The Mineral Club, and SPACE Club may continue their long-term, on-
going rental of one night per month. The Rosewood Girl Scout Troop may
reserve the facility for one year in advance.
• The City's priority use policy, as stated on page 1 of these guidelines, supersedes
these guidelines m all cases.
Park Buildings:
• May not be reserved by one group or individual for more than four weekdays per
month; and one weeknight (Monday-Friday) per month; and one weekend
(Saturday and the following Sunday, or either day), per month.
• Reservations will be accepted no more than three months in advance.
• Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Reservations aze not considered final until the group has paid for their rental time,
if applicable.
• The City's priority use policy, as stated on page 1 of these guidelines, supersedes
these guidelines in all cases.
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Park Building Rental Fees
Park Building Amenities Rates Additional
6 hours Hours
Community Park Enclosed building
2050 Roselawn Ave Kitchen Facilities
(corner of Roselawn Bathrooms
and Cleveland) Playground
Tennis Courts
Tables and Chairs 100.00 + Tax $35.00
2 BBQ Grills ($106.50)
9 Outdoor picnic tables
Baseball field
Basketball Courts
Soccer Field (seasonal)
Ice Rink (seasonal)
9 Picnic Tables
U er Picnic Area
pp 2 BBQ Grills
$20.00 + Tax
$5.00
(Connected to park Trash Receptacles ($21.30)
buildin
2 Picnic Tables
Lower Picnic Area 1 BBQ Grilt $15.00 + Tax $5.00
(Southwest corner of Trash receptacles ($15.97)
park)
Curtiss Field Enclosed building
1551 W. Iowa Ave. Bathrooms
Playground
Basketball Court
3 Outdoor picnic tables $40.00 + Tax $5.00
Field space (42.60)
Baseball field
BBQ Grills
Ice Rink (Seasonal)
Water Fountain
Rentals: Play Kit
Play Kit Variety of Balls, Frisbee, $25.00 Deposit. $10 is NA
and other play equipment refunded at the time
of return.
Set up/Tear Down
Special Events $25.00 NA
** For park building rentals there is a $200 damage deposit required that needs to be made in a
separate form than the payment. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and inspection of
the park building.
* Key pick up is two days prior to scheduled event and can be picked up at City Hall Monday -
Friday Sam-4:30pm, keys need to be returned during City Hall office hours.
• * Park building rental permits will be issued when payment is received
City Hall Rental Fees
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City Hall Capacity Rates Additional
3 hours Hours
Council Chambers
150
Full Room 75- Seated $100.00 $35.00
Council Chambers 75 $40.00 NA
Front Half 30 Seated
Council Chambers 75 $60.00 NA
Back Half 30 Seated
+ Kitchen Facility
Conference Room
10 Maximum NA
$25.00
Rentals: Special Events NA
Set Up Fee: $25.00
* City Hall rental permits will be issued when payment is received
* For city hall rentals there is a $200 damage deposit required that needs to be made in a separate
form than the payment. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and inspection of the room
rented.
* Key pick up is two days prior to scheduled event and can be picked up at City Hall Monday -
Friday Sam-4:30pm, keys need to be returned during City Hall office hours.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RENTERS
These rules must be followed in all Falcon Heights
Parks:
1. Permit holder is responsible for facility clean-up. Waste
paper and trash should be deposited in refuse barrels. A
charge may be imposed if the facility is not left clean.
2. For safety reasons, glass containers are NOT allowed in
ANY Falcon Heights Park.
3. ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED IN ALL FALCON
HEIGHTS PARKS.
4. Parking of motor vehicles allowed in designated areas only.
Vehicles shall NOT be driven or parked on any grass areas.
5. No pets are allowed in the park.
Opening the Building- Community Park
There are two exterior vestibule doors that can be opened with an assigned
key. This key will also open all assigned areas including kitchen, bathroom,
and utility room. Light switches for all-purpose room and bathrooms are
located on the wall in the utility room.
Curtiss Field Building
There are two doors located on the north and south end of the building. Key
assigned will open both doors.
Locking the Building
It is extremely important that the building be fully secured when
leaving. This includes locking the bathrooms, kitchen, and utility room. Be
certain that every door in the building is locked by physically pulling or
pushing on every door.
Cleaning Building After Use
• Please see that the building is left clean and orderly after your use. Brooms,
mops, sponges and detergent are available and can be found in the storage
area or under kitchen sink. The following is a checklist to assist you in
meeting your cleanup responsibilities:
See that all lights, faucets, oven/range are off.
Put all trash and garbage in available receptacles. Pick up trash and
spills from the floor. It is not necessary that you sweep or mop the entire
floor.
Wipe down kitchen counters and sink.
Leave dishwasher empty and vented.
Remove any leftover food or beverages from the refrigerator.
Secure building.
A clean-up fee will be deducted from the rental deposit should the
building be left in a disorderly fashion.
Keys
Please return keys to City Hall sometime during the two business days
• following rental of building. Deposit will be available for return at the time
the key is returned and building has been checked.
Emer~ency
We hope that your building rental experience is enjoyable and trouble-free.
Should you experience an emergency summon help by calling 911 and ask
to have a St. Anthony police officer dispatched. At Community Park there is
a phone located on the west wall of the Utility Room and another located at
the east end of the parking lot.
Community Park Curtiss Field
2050 W. Roselawn A 1551 W. Iowa Ave.
Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights, MN 55113
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Minutes
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City of Falcon Heights, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 12, 2005
6:00 PM
Meeting Chair. Chuck Long
Minutes By: Lisa Anderson
Present: Laura Kuettel ,James Evans, Chuck Long, Greg Hoag, Annie Green, Lisa
Anderson, Pat Dolan
Absent: Gene Ozasky, Kimberly Kuhens
1. Meeting called to order 6:50 PM
Hoag requested to add Field and Facility Use in the agenda under Staff
Reports.
• 2. Approval of agenda as amended made by Evans seconded by Dolan.
3. Approval of minutes August 8, 2005 made by Green and seconded by Dolan.
Evans asked about the consensus of not putting rink boards up at Grove Park
this winter as discussed. Kuettel also reiterated that the trail going around
Grove Park would also not be finished. As of right now there is not a need for it
so in turn saves money in the Capital budget.
4. Staff Report:
Anderson reported that the Fall/Winter Activity Brochures have hit the
schools and the households. Starting this fall, an activity brochure will
be included in the City's Falcon Heights Newsletter that is sent to every
resident. By doing this we hope to reach those not in school and also
adults with the addition of adult art classes.
Active Living Ramsey County
Anderson announced an invite to an upcoming Active Living Ramsey
• County Community Kick-off event that will be happening Thursday,
September 29th from 4:30-8:OOpm at the Family Service Center in New
Brighton. Here Anderson hopes to learn more about the project and
how we as a City are to become involved. Also included in the
invitation was a rough draft of the projects brochure outlining some of
their main goals. More information on this is still to come.
Fall Program Updates
Anderson reported that Fall Soccer had started last Saturday,
September 10th up at Community Park. We hired 3 coaches, all who
playing soccer or have experience in teaching soccer. Both. Mini Soccer
and Super Soccer classes have well over 10 participants. Extreme
Soccer did not go as there was no one registered for the class. This
program will continue for 5 more weeks till October 15th. Anderson also
noted the next programs coming up are both youth and adult art
classes.
Field Use
Anderson noted that due to the city council wanting a comparison of the
city's fee schedule, field use and fees was the first item done in regards
to the interest local athletic associations are having in our fields.
Members were given a "draft" of guidelines for establishing priority for
• the use of the fields. Hoag stated that at this time park and recreation
departments cannot provide a sports service at the level the public
wants so instead of competing with them, we work with them by
facilitating fields they may need to service our residents. Anderson
referred to the hand out as a clear and simple way of stating how our
fields are assigned. By this residents will be able to see where they fall
on the priority list and also see that no one gets anything "free" or
special treatment. Long questioned the prices set for the field use and if
those would be set or if they could change. Hoag responded that it is
intended to be presented to the city council to treat both field and facility
rentals as pure guidelines rather than policy so we have flexibility to
change rates from year to year. Kuettel recommended that we possibly
look at our prices annually to keep up to date on rates and raise as
needed. Hoag then asked the commission if we had an agreement on
the field guideline. The commission recommended that staff work on
the final draft and present it to the City Council without further review
from the commission. There was no opposition to the proposed draft
from the Commission.
5. Park Tour: The commission decided not to tour the park due to the delay in
start of the meeting. Hoag pointed out amenities at Community Park that are
due for replacement or fixing. Hoag stated that the park signs are due for
replacement in 2006. Long asked if that was a necessity at this time or if it
could be prolonged for another year when there is more money saved. It was
also discussed to not make any major Capital purchases until the park lease
agreement is finalized.
6. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dolan and seconded by Evans.
Meeting ended at 8:00 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Lisa Anderson. If there are any corrections or
additions, please contact Lisa Anderson by phone at 651-792-7616 or by email at
lisa.anderson@ci.falcon-heights.mn.us.
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