Falcon Heights public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
State Fair Task Force
The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force will review the final post‑fair survey data collected from 195 respondents. Members will present the survey summary and a final report to the City Council. The meeting also includes time for members to raise any additional topics or open discussion.
- Post‑State Fair Survey – Final Results (Agenda Item E1)
- Final Report to City Council (Agenda Item E2)
- Member Topics / Open Discussion (Agenda Item E3)
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will examine the 2025 pay‑by‑mobile parking data, including 3,561 transactions, $72,555 net revenue and a $49,000 surplus. Members will discuss recommendations such as expanding signage, adopting administrative citations, and adding mobile pay stations. The council’s proposal to transfer the $49,000 surplus to the general fund to offset the 2026 levy increase will also be considered.
- Review of 2025 pay‑by‑mobile program: 3,561 parkings, $89,025 gross revenue, $40,492 costs, $72,555 net revenue, $49,000 surplus
- Recommendation to increase signage, including additional posts and sandwich boards
- Consideration of an administrative citation process to replace criminal tickets
- Proposal to transfer the $49,000 surplus to the general fund to reduce the 2026 levy increase by about 2%
- Discussion of field data, post‑fair survey results, and future improvements such as mobile pay stations
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will hear updates on 2025 State Fair preparations, review a draft resident survey for post-Fair feedback, and discuss a District 10 Como Community presentation on pay-by-mobile parking. Members may also volunteer to distribute neighborhood reminder signs and propose future agenda topics.
- Final State Fair Preparation Updates
- Post-State Fair Survey review (draft 2025)
- District 10 Como Community Pay-by-Mobile presentation
- "Be Kind to our Neighborhood" sign distribution (19 requests received)
- Metrics to Determine Success of Pay-by-Mobile Parking (continued discussion)
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will discuss resident feedback from the 2024 State Fair survey. The body will determine future survey questions and plan community engagement events.
- Review of 2024 State Fair resident survey data
- Ice Cream Social on July 17th at City Hall
- Night to Unite event on August 5th
- Discussion of metrics for pay-by-mobile parking success
- Parking Ambassador ride-alongs and shadowing
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will meet with Minnesota State Fair leadership and review the implementation of a Pay-by-Mobile parking program. The body will discuss signage, pass distribution, and the definition of parking 'hardships'.
- Meeting with MN State Fair Marketing Director Christine Noonan and Operations Manager Mike Hagen
- Review of Pay-by-Mobile parking signage plans and pass distribution
- Discussion of 'hardship' requirements for parking waivers
- Recruitment update for Parking Ambassador and Shift Supervisor positions
- Discussion of metrics to determine the success of the Pay-by-Mobile parking program
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will meet to discuss the implementation of the ParkMobile program, including hardship guidelines and daily passes. The body will also review job descriptions for seasonal parking ambassadors and meet with St. Anthony Village Police Chief Jeff Spiess.
- Discussion of hardship qualifications and daily passes for the Pay-by-Mobile Parking Program
- Review of Parking Ambassador and Shift Supervisor job descriptions
- Meeting with St. Anthony Village Police Chief Jeff Spiess regarding staffing and policing
- Proposed Shift Supervisor wage of $30/hr
- Discussion on tracking and evaluating the pay-by-mobile program
State Fair Task Force
The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed playground color options and updates to community garden rules but took no formal action on those items. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
State Fair Task Force
The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force will discuss the ParkMobile parking program, including number of passes per household, pass format (digital or hangtag), and pricing model (fixed citywide or zone-by-zone). A draft budget shows $250,000 in gross revenue and $102,675 in expenditures. The task force will also receive updates on legislative activity and a member vacancy.
- ParkMobile program draft budget: $250,000 gross revenue, $102,675 expenditures
- Discussion on number of passes per household and whether passes are digital or hangtags
- Consideration of no parking on north/south streets in Northome for alleyway access
- City of Roseville discussion on e-meters as related parking policy
- Request for consideration of pricing: fixed rate citywide vs. zone-by-zone
State Fair Task Force
The Parks & Recreation and Community Engagement Commissions approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Community Engagement Commission adjourned its portion of the meeting at 8:17 PM with a 1‑0 vote. The full joint meeting was adjourned at 8:31 PM after a 5‑0 vote on the motion.
- Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned Community Engagement Commission portion (1-0)
- Adjourned joint meeting (5-0)
State Fair Task Force
The State Fair Task Force will discuss and provide feedback on a draft presentation for a public hearing on e-meters (electronic parking meters) for fairground events. The presentation follows a joint workshop with the City Council on March 12. The task force also receives a legislative update and holds member topics.
- Review draft e-meter presentation for March 26 public hearing
- Update on state legislative activity
- Member topics and open discussion
State Fair Task Force
The City Council and State Fair Task Force are holding a joint workshop to reach a consensus on e-meter parking recommendations. The discussion focuses on parking during Fairground Events in the Northeast Quadrant and Northome areas ahead of a March 26 public hearing.
- Proposed e-meters on non-water side of streets in Northeast Quadrant (Roselawn to Larpenteur / Hamline to E Snelling Service Drive) and Northome (Larpenteur to Hoyt, Hamline to E Snelling Service Drive)
- Discussion on whether one complimentary parking permit per household should be mailed to residents or available upon request
State Fair Task Force
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the Community Park renovation, focusing on a staff-favored splash pad option with below-surface nozzles for flexibility. No formal vote was taken on the splash pad. The commission also tentatively scheduled the fall festival for October 11 and discussed adding a youth commissioner.
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Discussed splash pad option for Community Park, no vote taken
- Tentatively set fall festival for October 11, 2-5 PM, to be revisited
- Agreed to explore adding a youth commissioner to the commission
- Agreed Haight and Nelson will meet to discuss Community Garden changes
State Fair Task Force
The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force will discuss implementing e-meter parking for State Fair events, with a potential recommendation to the City Council. The meeting also includes an update on the request for state assistance and approval of minutes from January 15, 2025.
- Discussion of e-meter parking proposal for State Fair, with estimated net new revenue of $100,000 to $200,000 annually
- Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council regarding e-meter parking logistics and fees
- Update on the city's request for state assistance during the State Fair
- Approval of January 15, 2025, meeting minutes
- Member topics and open discussion
State Fair Task Force
The Parks & Recreation Commission elected Eric Brenton as Chairperson, Tom Faust as Vice Chairperson, and Erin Williams as Secretary, all by 6-0 votes. They adopted the Standing Rules as amended and finalized their 2025 goals, which include holding three annual events, assessing ice-skating facilities, and conducting a feasibility study for Community Garden expansion. No budget decisions were made; the budget discussion was informational only.
- Elected Eric Brenton as Chairperson (6-0)
- Elected Tom Faust as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
- Elected Erin Williams as Secretary (6-0)
- Adopted Standing Rules as amended (6-0)
- Finalized 2025 Commission Goals
- Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
State Fair Task Force
The Falcon Heights State Fair Task Force will discuss a proposal to implement paid street parking using the ParkMobile app during the Minnesota State Fair, potentially generating $100,000-$200,000 annually. They will also consider a commercial parking lot license and discuss a request for state assistance for fair-related impacts. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and liaison updates.
- Pay for Street Parking Proposal with ParkMobile app, estimated $100,000-$200,000 annual revenue
- Commercial Parking Lot License ordinance discussion (Ordinance No. 24-XX)
- Discussion on Request for State Assistance for policing and fair impacts
- Presentation by ParkMobile representative
- Approval of October 16, 2025 minutes