Falcon Heights
Upcoming
Parks & Recreation Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled as a special meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
City Council
The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the noise ordinance to regulate construction hours and other noise sources, and consider a new parking violation for car alarms sounding over four hours. Staff seek direction on these changes to improve enforcement. The workshop also includes a discussion on pay-by-mobile parking pass distribution for ineligible properties.
- Discussion of noise ordinance amendments covering construction hours, power tools, vehicles, and loudspeakers
- Proposed parking violation: car alarm sounding for more than 4 hours
- Review of draft update to Chapter 22 (Environment) for noise regulation
- Review of draft amendment to Chapter 46 (Traffic and Vehicles) for car alarm violations
- Discussion of pay-by-mobile parking pass distribution for ineligible properties
City Council
The City Council will consider two ordinances amending city code to regulate commercial parking lot licenses and a resolution to modify parking fines and establish a new license fee. The consent agenda includes approval of disbursements totaling $54,813.74, purchase of community park furnishings, and agreements related to Fairway Commons.
- General disbursements through 7/2/26: $16,685.24, payroll $19,969.54, wire payments $18,158.96
- Resolution 26-63: Authorize purchase of Community Park Furnishings
- Resolution 26-65: Approve encroachment agreement at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue (Fairway Commons)
- Ordinance 26-07: Amend Chapter 14 on commercial parking lot licenses
- Consider amending 2026 Fee Schedule to modify parking fines and establish commercial parking lot license fee
Last 30 days
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on new rules for commercial parking lots during special events. They also reviewed and approved a planned unit development amendment for the Fairway Commons senior housing project at 1407 Larpenteur. Additionally, the commission reviewed the city’s acquisition of a brownfield site for compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Public hearing on zoning changes to allow special event commercial parking lots in business districts
- Approval of PUD amendment for Fairway Commons, a 110-unit affordable senior housing project
- Resolution approving city acquisition of 1407 Larpenteur for brownfield mitigation
- Draft ordinance establishing low licensing fees for special event parking operators
City Council
The Falcon Heights City Council will hold a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 fee schedule, including new administrative citation fees, a commercial parking lot license ($35), and Community Park Shelter rental fees ($100 half-day/$175 full-day). They will also consider joining the Coalition for Safe & Stable Communities Phase II. No formal votes will be taken; public comment is not available at this workshop.
- New administrative citation fees (amounts to be determined)
- Commercial parking lot license fee of $35
- Community Park Shelter rental: $100 half-day, $175 full-day
- Proposed fee schedule to be adopted on July 8
- Coalition for Safe & Stable Communities Phase II consideration
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving up to $22.79 million in tax-exempt conduit revenue notes to finance Fairway Commons, a 110-unit age-restricted affordable rental housing project at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue. The council will also vote on vacating a storm sewer easement at the same site and approving related loan documents. Other actions include amending snow plowing guidelines to include alleyways and considering a contract amendment for the Community Park renovation.
- Public hearing and vote on Resolution 26-54 authorizing $22.79M in multifamily housing revenue notes for Fairway Commons
- Approval of Resolution 26-55 to vacate a storm sewer easement at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue (Fairway Commons)
- Approval of Resolution 26-62 authorizing LCDA loan documents with Fairway Commons, Limited Partnership
- Approval of Resolution 26-60 amending snow/ice control guidelines to allow city plowing of alleyways
- Consideration of Contract Amendment #1 for WSB project management on Community Park Renovation Project #01
Les Bolstad Golf Course Redevelopment Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Community Advisory Committee will conduct a walking tour of the Highland Bridge development in St. Paul to inform the master planning of the Les Bolstad Golf Course site. The group will also discuss the 2050 Comprehensive Plan and receive an update on the selection of a developer for the project.
- Walking tour of Highland Bridge Development at 2219 Bohland Ave
- Discussion on 2050 Comprehensive Plan requirements for the golf course site
- City update on the developer selection process for the Les Bolstad Golf Course
- Review of the Highland Bridge site and Q&A session
Community Engagement Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for June 15, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.