Falcon Heights weighs $22.79M senior housing bond; Planning Commission acts on Fairway Commons PUD
Falcon Heights officials are moving forward on Fairway Commons, a 110-unit age-restricted affordable rental housing project at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue, with the City Council considering up to $22.79 million in tax-exempt conduit revenue notes to finance construction.
City Council — June 22
The council held a public hearing on Resolution 26-54, which would authorize $22.79 million in multifamily housing revenue notes for Fairway Commons. Related items on the agenda included Resolution 26-55 to vacate a storm sewer easement at the same site and Resolution 26-62 authorizing LCDA loan documents with Fairway Commons, Limited Partnership.
The council also considered Resolution 26-60, which would amend the city's snow and ice control guidelines to allow city plowing of alleyways, and Contract Amendment #1 with WSB for project management on the Community Park Renovation Project #01.
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes of these items are not confirmed.
Council Workshop — June 22 (Fee Schedule)
A separate council workshop covered proposed amendments to the 2026 fee schedule. Items discussed included new administrative citation fees with amounts to be determined, a commercial parking lot license fee of $35, and Community Park Shelter rental fees of $100 for a half-day and $175 for a full-day. The proposed fee schedule is slated for adoption on July 8. The council also discussed joining the Coalition for Safe & Stable Communities Phase II. No formal votes were taken at this workshop, and public comment was not available.
Planning Commission — June 23
The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a planned unit development amendment for Fairway Commons, the 110-unit affordable senior housing project. The commission also held a public hearing on zoning changes that would allow special event commercial parking lots in business districts and reviewed a draft ordinance establishing low licensing fees for special event parking operators.
Additionally, the commission reviewed the city's acquisition of 1407 Larpenteur for brownfield mitigation and its compliance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.
Coming Up
July 8 — City Council Workshop: The council will discuss proposed noise ordinance amendments covering construction hours, power tools, vehicles, and loudspeakers, plus a new parking violation for car alarms sounding more than four hours. Staff also seek direction on pay-by-mobile parking pass distribution for ineligible properties.
July 8 — City Council Regular Meeting: The council will consider Ordinance 26-07 amending Chapter 14 on commercial parking lot licenses, a resolution modifying parking fines and establishing a commercial parking lot license fee, and Resolution 26-63 authorizing purchase of Community Park furnishings. The consent agenda includes disbursements totaling $54,813.74 ($16,685.24 general, $19,969.54 payroll, $18,158.96 wire payments) and Resolution 26-65 approving an encroachment agreement at 1670 Larpenteur Avenue for Fairway Commons.
July 9 — Parks & Recreation Commission (Special Meeting): The regularly scheduled July 6 meeting was canceled and rescheduled to Thursday, July 9. An agenda had not been posted as of this report.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Planning Commission approves Fairway Commons zoning, land deal; council bond vote pending
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