City of Falcon Heights

The Planning Commission discussed the establishment of a Community Advisory Committee to guide the redevelopment of the Les Bolstad Golf Course, including its composition and member appointments. Staff provided updates regarding an upcoming PUD amendment for the property adjacent to Amber Union and information about a sustainability fair. The Council Liaison reported on new city policies related to ICE-related activities and the development of a legislative agenda.

The City Council discussed a contract with the City of Lauderdale for street sweeping services, approved Resolution 26-24 for recording minutes services, and approved Resolution 26-25 for change order #2 regarding the Falcon Heights Community Park Improvements Project. Additionally, the Council addressed the surplus of public works machinery, the reappointment of a Planning Commission member, the job reclassification of the Assistant Finance Director, the appointment of a new Finance Director, and awarded contracts for sanitary sewer televising and online code hosting services.

The council discussed policy topics including a presentation by the Roseville Area Community Foundation regarding charitable gambling proposals, the selection process for the Community Advisory Committee, a street sweeping services agreement with the City of Lauderdale, and the approval of a contract with TimeSaver Offsite Secretarial, Inc. for recording meeting minutes.

The Commission discussed the rebranding effort, focusing on core values such as community engagement and collaborative efforts. Discussions also included the development of a pilot listening session proposal to gather qualitative community data and enhance engagement strategies. Other topics included the scheduling of an Every Meal volunteer event, planning activities and resources for the upcoming Spring Together event, and the formation of a Community Advisory Committee for the Les Bolstad Golf Course redevelopment project. Additionally, a report from the Council Liaison was provided regarding local government and legislative priorities.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included several key items for action. Consent agenda items covered the surplus declaration of specific Public Works machinery (Wacker Neutson RD12 Asphalt Roller and 350DX Energy Absorption Trailer) for sale via auction, reappointment of Jake Anderson to the Planning Commission, reclassification of the Assistant Finance Director to Finance Director position (Grade 7), appointment of Alyssa Landberg as Finance Director, and awarding contracts for Sanitary Sewer Televising and online code hosting services. Policy items included consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2 concerning Stewardship of Community Resources and the approval of a resolution to join the Nonpartisan Coalition of Cities for Safe and Stable Communities. The agenda also contained items for future discussion from the February 11th and February 25th meetings, such as legislative priorities and the towing reimbursement policy.