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9 INDIVIDUAL CITY ANALYSES LWV of Roseville Area members looked at city administration sites, buildings used for civic engagement and park and recreation facilities and spaces when studying ADA compliance by our five cities. Falcon Heights Compliance Requirements Falcon Heights’ geographic boundaries include portions of the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus and the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, making 66% of the city’s land area tax- exempt and statutorily out of the city’s land use control. Because it is a city with only eight full time employees, Falcon Heights is not required to have an ADA Coordinator, grievance procedure or transition plan. However, in 2017 it adopted a Transition Plan for Facilities within the Public-Right-of-Way which includes a grievance form that identifies the City of Administrator as the ADA Coordinator. While the grievance form has been adopted, it would need to be accessed by contacting the city on its webpage through “Contact Us” in the Government drop down menu or doing a search, and residents may not be aware of its availability. Falcon Heights does not have a specific compliance policy, but its 2040 Comprehensive Plan contains goals with ADA considerations including the statement “All new pedestrian and bicycle facilities must meet the ADA accessibility guidelines...the city will seek to develop a safe, efficient, and accessible non-motorized transportation that meets the needs of people of all ages and abilities.” See Appendix A for full details. Civic Buildings Falcon Heights City Hall, built in 1982, is used for City Council meetings, community events and as Precinct 1 for election voting. It is fully accessible by residents with mobility challenges including a speakers’ dais with a slight ramp that enables individuals in wheelchairs to participate on the council and on civic committees that may meet there (one present Council member is in a wheelchair). The podium for addressing the City Council is designed for a standing person. Accommodation can be made with a lower podium w ith a microphone that allows a seated person to not only speak but have a place for reference papers. With the age of the building, the restrooms are set to minimal Title II 2010 standards and need to be reconfigured for wheelchairs. It would be desirable to enter automatically rather than push/pull a heavy door. While the number of accessible parking stalls is compliant with ADA standards, the lot itself needs restriping as much of the paint has faded. See Appendix B for full details.